The inscription bearing his charge was: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
They also put over his head his charge in writing, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
asking, "Where is the newly-born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose, and we have come to worship him."
Pilate asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" He replied, "Certainly."
They also crucified two robbers along with him, one at his right and one at his left.
Let 'the Christ,' 'the king of Israel' come down now from the cross! Let us see that and we will believe!" Those who were crucified with him also denounced him.