Herodians
MRK.3.6
The Herodians held political power, and most scholars believe that they were a political party that supported King Herod Antipas, the Roman Empire’s ruler over much of the land of the Jews from 4 B.C. to A.D. 39.
They were Jews loyal to Herod and staunch supporters of the Herodian dynasty. Their allegiance to Herod meant they backed Roman rule over Israel, which gave them influence and power in Judea. However, this loyalty came at a cost—they were deeply unpopular among many Jews, who saw them as traitors to their nation and faith.
This support of Herod compromised Jewish independence in the minds of the Pharisees, making it difficult for the Herodians and Pharisees to unite and agree on anything. But one thing did unite them—opposing Jesus. Herod himself wanted Jesus dead (Luke 13:31), and the Pharisees had already hatched plots against Him (John 11:53), so they joined efforts to achieve their common goal.