ISB ~ Matthew 27 v35

crucified him:Crucifixion was designed to facilitate a slow and torturous death. Victims died from a combination of blood loss and asphyxiation.See note on Mk 15:24.

divided his garments: An allusion to Ps 22:18. This psalm is quoted by Jesus before his death (Mt 27:46; cf. Jn 19:24).