KJV ORIGINAL
And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Once Pilate realized Jesus was from Herod's territory, he basically said 'not my problem' and sent him over to Herod, who happened to be in Jerusalem right then.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Pilate passed the buck to Herod the moment he could.
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