In John 12:10-11, the plan of the chief priests to counter the increasing number of Jews believing in Jesus after he raised Lazarus from the dead is full of irony and desperation!
John 12:9–11 — When the large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was there, they came, not only on account of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 So the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, 11 because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus.
They knew beyond doubt that Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead (John 11:44). They knew that Jesus said He Himself would rise from the dead (Matt 27:62-63). So what is their plan? The best they can come up with is to kill both of them! Psalm 2:1-4 records the rebellion of the mighty among both Jews and Gentiles against God's and His Son's reign over them, and notes that God laughs at them and holds them in derision. Then the Father states that He will nevertheless install His King on Zion, His holy hill!
The Lord of life has authority to lay down His life and to take it up again (John 10:17-18), and gives life to whomever He pleases (John 5:21). Seen in this light, all the strategies of God's enemies to thwart His plans are futile and indeed laughable - He will build His church, and the gates of Hades shall not overcome it! That is why Psalm 2 concludes by advising the earthly Kings and rulers (and by extension, all who live on the earth) to kiss the Son - to make peace with the King of Kings and Lord of Lord's before He returns in judgment!
