" Annas responded quickly, “My colleague Joseph is taking Scripture out of context. David was speaking metaphorically, and Isaiah’s Suffering Servant is Israel, not Messiah.” A voice interrupted their debate. “I can see my tardiness has inspired you to discuss the matter of Messiah in my absence.” Pilate paused at the entrance of the chamber, with his personal guard. Everyone stood in respect. "
― Brian Godawa , Jesus Triumphant (Chronicles of the Nephilim, #8)