THEOSISRabanus Maurus
Who do these two eunuchs, entrusted with guarding the entrance to the king's palace, symbolize if not the scribes and Pharisees among the Jews? It was remarked that, though they possessed the key to wisdom, they neither entered themselves nor permitted others to do so. Their intent was to rebel against the king and eliminate Him. Filled with jealousy over the Savior's teachings and virtues, they schemed against Him, even conspiring secretly with Roman authorities to devise a way to bring about His demise. The Gospel records: Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to entrap Him in His words.
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They sent their disciples along with the Herodians to question Him, saying: ‘Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God sincerely, without concern for appearances; therefore, tell us: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?’ (Matthew 22:15-17). In another passage, we find: The chief priests and Pharisees convened a council and said, What are we to do? This Man performs numerous signs. If we allow Him to continue, everyone will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away our place and nation (John 11:47-48). Shortly thereafter, it is stated: From that day on, they plotted to kill Him (John 11:53).