And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to salute Festus.
Parallel translations
- WEB Now when some days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea, and greeted Festus.
- BSB After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea to pay their respects to 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
Cross-references · 9
- Acts 25:22–23Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.
- 2 Sam 8:10Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:
- 1 Sam 25:14But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed on them.
- Acts 8:40But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.
- 1 Sam 13:10And it came to pass, that as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he might salute him.
- Acts 26:27–28King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.
- Acts 26:1Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:
- 2 Kgs 10:13Jehu met with the brethren of Ahaziah king of Judah, and said, Who are ye? And they answered, We are the brethren of Ahaziah; and we go down to salute the children of the king and the children of the queen.
- Mark 15:18And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!
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