ISB ~ John 18 v28

the praetorium:The official residence of the Roman governo

r in Jerusalem. It served as his headquarters

during Israel’s annual feasts and other occasions that required his presence to maintain civil order in the city. It was early: On the morning of Good Friday. did not enter: Jews generally declined to enter the home of a Gentile for fear of ritual defilement (Acts 10:28). This was all the more important during Passover, since defilement disqualified a Jew from eating the initial Seder meal (Num 9:6-11), as well as from the paschal peace consumed throughout the week of the festival (Lev 7:19-20).