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The Parable of the Ten Minas (Luke 19:11-27) is nearly identical to the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30).
Perhaps the most surprising variation of the Ten Minas is that it references the ruling nobleman in a manner that evokes one of the Herods:
He said therefore, “A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return. Calling ten of his servants, he gave them ten minas, and said to them, ‘Engage in business until I come.’ But his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this man to reign over us.’
Luke 19:12-14 ESV
Many Commentators agree that this is an explicit reference to Herod Archelaus, who went to Rome in this manner in 4BC seeking kingship, only to be followed by a Jewish delegation who thwarted his attempt.
Why would Jesus choose to add this Herod-like character to his parable? This seems like an odd thing to do, especially when he seems to be likening himself to this fictional king.
