# he was very glad

"Herod was very glad"

# he had wanted to see him

"Herod had wanted to see Jesus"

# He had heard about him

"Herod had heard about Jesus"

# he hoped

"Herod hoped"

# to see some miracle done by him

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "to see him perform some kind of miracle" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])