“And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.”
After arresting him, he put him in prison, guarding him with four squads of soldiers. Herod intended to bring him out for public trial after the Passover.'—the security (four squads, each of four soldiers, suggesting 16 guards total for one prisoner) emphasizes Peter's perceived danger. The postponement of trial 'after the Passover' (meta to Pascha) keeps Peter imprisoned through the entire feast. The excessive security suggests Herod fears escape or prisoner rescue.
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