τακτῇ δὲ ἡμέρᾳ, and upon a set day. The day was one appointed (as Josephus tells us) for holding a festival on which to make vows for the safety of the Roman emperor.

ὁ Ἡρώδης ἐνδυσάμενος ἐσθῆτα βασιλικήν, Herod having arrayed himself in royal apparel. See the extract from Josephus given below.

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