After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus.
Parallel translations
- WEB Now when some days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea, and greeted Festus.
- KJV And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to salute Festus.
- NKJV And after some days King Agrippa and Bernice came to Caesarea to greet Festus.
- NASB Now when several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea, paying their respects to Festus.
- NLT A few days later King Agrippa arrived with his sister, Bernice, to pay their respects to Festus.
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Quick answer
King Agrippa and Bernice arrive at Caesarea to greet the new governor Festus. Their visit introduces the royal audience before whom Paul will next testify.
Overview
Herod Agrippa II, great-grandson of Herod the Great, ruled territories in the region and was an expert in Jewish affairs; Bernice was his sister. Their courtesy visit to Festus sets the stage for Paul's defense before a king. The scene fulfills Christ's word that Paul would carry his name before kings (Acts 9:15), widening the gospel's reach to the highest ranks.
Cross-references & the web
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- Acts 25:22–23Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I would like to hear this man myself.” “Tomorrow you will hear him,” Festus declared.
- 2 Sam 8:10he sent his son Joram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver and gold and bronze,
- 1 Sam 25:14Meanwhile, one of Nabal’s young men informed Nabal’s wife Abigail, “Look, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master, but he scolded them.
- Acts 8:40But Philip appeared at Azotus and traveled through that region, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea.
- 1 Sam 13:10Just as he finished offering the burnt offering, Samuel arrived, and Saul went out to greet him.
- Acts 26:27–28King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.”
- Acts 26:1Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:
- 2 Kgs 10:13Jehu met some relatives of Ahaziah king of Judah and asked, “Who are you?” “We are relatives of Ahaziah,” they answered, “and we have come down to greet the sons of the king and of the queen mother.”
- Mark 15:18And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”
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