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'King of the Jews' in the Bible

So, Pilate went back into his headquarters and called for Jesus. He said to Him, "Are you the King of the Jews?"

But since you [Jews] have a custom that I should release to you one [prisoner] during the Passover Festival, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?"

Then they went [up] to Him and said, "Hey! King of the Jews!" and struck Him [in the face with their hands].

Then Pilate had an inscription written and placed on the cross [i.e., on the upright portion, above His head]. It read, "Jesus from Nazareth, the King of the Jews."

But the Jewish leading priests said to Pilate, "Do not write 'The King of the Jews,' but 'He said, I am the King of the Jews.'"