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Psalm 2:2
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed,saying,

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Matthew 23:33
Ye serpents,ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?

Genesis 3:1
Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?

Acts 7:19
The same dealt subtilly with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might not live.

to arrest Jesus
The intent to arrest Jesus was driven by fear of His influence and popularity among the people. The leaders were threatened by His teachings and miracles, which challenged their authority. This arrest was not to be a public spectacle, as they feared the reaction of the crowds who revered Jesus as a prophet. The arrest would eventually lead to His trial and crucifixion, fulfilling the prophecy ofIsaiah 53:7, where the Messiah is led like a lamb to the slaughter.

covertly
The leaders sought to capture Jesus in a stealthy manner to avoid public uproar. This secrecy underscores their awareness of Jesus' innocence and their own unjust motives. The covert nature of their plan reflects the darkness of their intentions, contrasting with Jesus' openness and truth. This aligns withJohn 3:19-20, where those who do evil hate the light and do not come to it.

and kill Him
The ultimate goal of the conspiracy was to put Jesus to death. This decision was not just a political maneuver but a fulfillment of divine prophecy. Jesus had foretold His death multiple times (e.g.,Matthew 16:21), indicating that it was part of God's redemptive plan. The leaders' desire to kill Jesus also echoes the sacrificial system, where the innocent lamb is slain for the sins of the people, pointing to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29).

-Matthew 26:3–4 sets the scene: “Then the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him”.

- “Conspired” highlights deliberate planning, echoing earlier plots such asJohn 11:53 where the Sanhedrin “plotted to kill Him.”

-Psalm 2:2 foretold this kind of alliance: “The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against His Anointed.”

- Their conspiracy shows hardened hearts in spite of undeniable miracles (Matthew 12:22–24;John 12:37).

- Takeaway: human scheming cannot undermine God’s sovereign plan (Acts 2:23;Isaiah 46:10).

- The leaders target Jesus’ physical freedom, intending to silence His public ministry (John 7:32, 45–46).

- Earlier attempts failed because “His hour had not yet come” (John 8:20). Now, the prophetic timetable (Daniel 9:26;Matthew 20:18) reaches fulfillment.

- The arrest underscores Jesus’ willingness to submit; He could summon legions of angels (Matthew 26:53) but chooses the path foretold inIsaiah 53:7.

- They plan to seize Him “in secret,” fearing the crowds who regarded Jesus as a prophet (Matthew 21:46;Luke 20:19).

- Darkness assists evil deeds (John 3:19–20). Their covert tactic contrasts with Jesus’ open teaching in the temple (John 18:20).

- Judas’ betrayal supplies the inside access they need (Matthew 26:14–16), fulfillingPsalm 41:9.

- The objective isn’t merely a trial; it is death (Mark 14:1). Hatred escalates to murder, matching the pattern inMatthew 21:38 where the tenants said, “Come, let us kill Him.”

- This fulfills numerous prophecies:Isaiah 53:8,Zechariah 12:10, and Jesus’ own predictions (Matthew 16:21; 17:22–23).

- Their intent, though wicked, becomes the means by which God provides atonement (Acts 4:27–28;1 Peter 2:24).

Matthew 26:4 reveals calculated hostility: religious leaders join forces to seize Jesus quietly and have Him executed. Their plot underscores humanity’s rebellion yet simultaneously advances God’s redemptive plan foretold in Scripture. Their conspiracy could not thwart, but instead accomplished, the sovereign purpose of God for our salvation.