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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/25.htm">New International Version</a> A few days later King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus. <a href="/nlt/acts/25.htm">New Living Translation</a> A few days later King Agrippa arrived with his sister, Bernice, to pay their respects to Festus. <a href="/esv/acts/25.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now when some days had passed, Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus. <a href="/bsb/acts/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus. <a href="/blb/acts/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now some days having passed, Agrippa the king and Bernice came down to Caesarea, greeting Festus. <a href="/kjv/acts/25.htm">King James Bible</a> And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to salute Festus. <a href="/nkjv/acts/25.htm">New King James Version</a> And after some days King Agrippa and Bernice came to Caesarea to greet Festus. <a href="/nasb_/acts/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now when several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea, paying their respects to Festus. <a href="/nasb/acts/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now when several days had elapsed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and paid their respects to Festus. <a href="/nasb77/acts/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now when several days had elapsed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea, and paid their respects to Festus. <a href="/lsb/acts/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now when several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus. <a href="/amp/acts/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now several days later, Agrippa [II] the king and Bernice [his sister] arrived at Caesarea and paid their respects to Festus [the new governor]. <a href="/csb/acts/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Several days later, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea and paid a courtesy call on Festus. <a href="/hcsb/acts/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After some days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea and paid a courtesy call on Festus. <a href="/asv/acts/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now when certain days were passed, Agrippa the King and Bernice arrived at C锟絪area, and saluted Festus. <a href="/cev/acts/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> A few days later King Agrippa and Bernice came to Caesarea to visit Festus. <a href="/erv/acts/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now when certain days were passed, Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived at Caesarea, and saluted Festus. <a href="/gwt/acts/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Later King Agrippa and Bernice came to the city of Caesarea to welcome Festus. <a href="/gnt/acts/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> Some time later King Agrippa and Bernice came to Caesarea to pay a visit of welcome to Festus. <a href="/isv/acts/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice came to Caesarea to welcome Festus. <a href="/msb/acts/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus. <a href="/net/acts/25.htm">NET Bible</a> After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus. <a href="/nheb/acts/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now when some days had passed, Agrippa the King and Bernice arrived at Caesarea, and greeted Festus. <a href="/wbt/acts/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And after certain days, king Agrippa and Bernice came to Cesarea, to salute Festus. <a href="/wey/acts/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> A short time after this, Agrippa the king and Bernice came to Caesarea to pay a complimentary visit to Festus; <a href="/web/acts/25.htm">World English Bible</a> Now when some days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And certain days having passed, Agrippa the king, and Bernice, came down to Caesarea greeting Festus, <a href="/blb/acts/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now some days having passed, Agrippa the king and Bernice came down to Caesarea, greeting Festus. <a href="/ylt/acts/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And certain days having passed, Agrippa the king, and Bernice, came down to Caesarea saluting Festus, <a href="/slt/acts/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And certain days having intervened, Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived at Cesarea, having saluted Festus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And after some days, king Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea to salute Festus. <a href="/cpdv/acts/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when some days had passed, king Agrippa and Bernice descended to Caesarea, to greet Festus. <a href="/nabre/acts/25.htm">New American Bible</a> When a few days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea on a visit to Festus. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea to welcome Festus.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Some days later, King A-grip’pa and Ber-ni’ce came down to Cæs-a-re’a to greet Festus. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/25.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when some days passed, Agrippa The King and Bernice came down to Caesarea to inquire the welfare of Festus.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/25.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And after some days, King Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea, to salute Festus. <a href="/godbey/acts/25.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And some days having passed away, king Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea, saluting Festus. <a href="/haweis/acts/25.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now when some days were passed, Agrippa and Bernice came to C锟絪area to salute Festus. <a href="/mace/acts/25.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Some days after, king Agrippa and Bernice came to Cesarea to make Festus a visit. <a href="/wey/acts/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> A short time after this, Agrippa the king and Bernice came to Caesarea to pay a complimentary visit to Festus; <a href="/worrell/acts/25.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, some days having elapsed, Agrippa the king, and Bernice, came to Caesarea to salute Festus. <a href="/worsley/acts/25.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And some days after king Agrippa and Bernice came to Cesarea to salute Festus. <a href="/parallel/acts/25-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=8371" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/25.htm">Festus Consults King Agrippa</a> 12Then Festus conferred with his council and replied, “You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go!” 13<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">After</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tinōn (IPro-GFP) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">several</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: Hēmerōn (N-GFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">days</a> <a href="/greek/1230.htm" title="1230: diagenomenōn (V-APM-GFP) -- To pass (of time); I continue through, intervene. From dia and ginomai; to elapse meanwhile.">had passed,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: basileus (N-NMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">King</a> <a href="/greek/67.htm" title="67: Agrippas (N-NMS) -- Agrippa, i.e. Herod Agrippa II. Apparently from agrios and hippos; wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods.">Agrippa</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/959.htm" title="959: Bernikē (N-NFS) -- From a provincial form of phero and nike; victorious; Bernice, a member of the Herodian family.">Bernice</a> <a href="/greek/2658.htm" title="2658: katēntēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- From kata and a derivative of anti; to meet against, i.e. Arrive at.">came down</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2542.htm" title="2542: Kaisareian (N-AFS) -- From Kaisar; Caesaria, the name of two places in Palestine.">Caesarea</a> <a href="/greek/782.htm" title="782: aspasamenoi (V-APM-NMP) -- To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.">to pay their respects</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5347.htm" title="5347: Phēston (N-AMS) -- Festus. Of Latin derivation; festal; Phestus, a Roman.">to Festus.</a> 14Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a> “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a> The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.” <a href="/acts/26-30.htm">Acts 26:30-32</a> Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them. / On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.” / And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.” <a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Acts 28:16</a> When we arrived in Rome, Paul was permitted to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him. <a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Acts 28:30-31</a> Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. / Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/luke/23-7.htm">Luke 23:7-12</a> And learning that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself was in Jerusalem at that time. / When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle. / Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer. ... <a href="/matthew/10-18.htm">Matthew 10:18</a> On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. <a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14</a> Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-7</a> Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ... <a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1-2</a> First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. <a href="/daniel/6-1.htm">Daniel 6:1-3</a> Now it pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, / and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss. / Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. <a href="/esther/1-1.htm">Esther 1:1-3</a> This is what happened in the days of Xerxes, who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Cush. / In those days King Xerxes sat on his royal throne in the citadel of Susa. / In the third year of his reign, Xerxes held a feast for all his officials and servants. The military leaders of Persia and Media were there, along with the nobles and princes of the provinces. <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1-2</a> Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1-2</a> Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain. <a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Genesis 41:14</a> So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came to Caesarea to salute Festus.king.<a href="/acts/25-22.htm">Acts 25:22,23</a> Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him… <a href="/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1,27,28</a> Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: … to.<a href="/1_samuel/13-10.htm">1 Samuel 13:10</a> And 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.<a href="/1_samuel/25-14.htm">1 Samuel 25:14</a> But 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.<a href="/2_samuel/8-10.htm">2 Samuel 8:10</a> Then 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:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/26-32.htm">Agrippa</a> <a href="/acts/25-7.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/acts/26-30.htm">Bernice</a> <a href="/acts/26-30.htm">Berni'ce</a> <a href="/acts/25-6.htm">Caesarea</a> <a href="/acts/25-6.htm">Caesare'a</a> <a href="/acts/25-6.htm">Cesarea</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-27.htm">Complimentary</a> <a href="/acts/9-23.htm">Elapsed</a> <a href="/acts/25-12.htm">Festus</a> <a href="/acts/24-4.htm">Few</a> <a href="/acts/21-19.htm">Greeted</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Paid</a> <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/luke/10-4.htm">Salute</a> <a href="/acts/21-19.htm">Saluted</a> <a href="/mark/9-15.htm">Saluting</a> <a href="/acts/24-24.htm">Several</a> <a href="/acts/25-4.htm">Short</a> <a href="/acts/25-3.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/24-23.htm">Visit</a> <a href="/acts/21-17.htm">Welcome</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/25-22.htm">Agrippa</a> <a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/acts/25-22.htm">Bernice</a> <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Berni'ce</a> <a href="/matthew/16-13.htm">Caesarea</a> <a href="/matthew/16-13.htm">Caesare'a</a> <a href="/matthew/16-13.htm">Cesarea</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-27.htm">Complimentary</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-26.htm">Elapsed</a> <a href="/acts/25-14.htm">Festus</a> <a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Few</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Greeted</a> <a href="/acts/27-11.htm">Paid</a> <a href="/acts/26-4.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Salute</a> <a href="/judges/18-15.htm">Saluted</a> <a href="/3_john/1-14.htm">Saluting</a> <a href="/acts/27-7.htm">Several</a> <a href="/acts/26-28.htm">Short</a> <a href="/acts/25-17.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Visit</a> <a href="/acts/28-2.htm">Welcome</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 25</div>1. <a href="/acts/25-1.htm">The Jews accuse Paul before Festus.</a> 8. <a href="/acts/25-8.htm">He answers for himself,</a> 11. <a href="/acts/25-11.htm">and appeals unto Caesar.</a> 14. <a href="/acts/25-14.htm">Afterwards Festus opens his matter to king Agrippa;</a> 23. <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">and he is brought forth.</a> 25. <a href="/acts/25-25.htm">Festus clears him of having done anything worthy of death.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>After several days had passed This phrase indicates a passage of time since the previous events, where Festus had taken over as governor and dealt with Paul's case. The delay suggests Festus was settling into his role and possibly gathering information about the local political and religious climate.King Agrippa and Bernice King Agrippa II was the great-grandson of Herod the Great and the last ruler of the Herodian dynasty. He was known for his knowledge of Jewish customs and laws, which made him a significant figure in Judea. Bernice was Agrippa's sister, and their close relationship was a subject of gossip and controversy. Their presence highlights the political and familial complexities of the Herodian dynasty.came down to Caesarea Caesarea was the Roman administrative capital of Judea, located on the Mediterranean coast. It was a significant city built by Herod the Great and served as the residence of the Roman governors. The phrase "came down" reflects the geographical descent from the higher elevation of Jerusalem to the coastal city of Caesarea.to pay their respects to Festus This visit was likely a formal diplomatic gesture, as Festus was newly appointed as the Roman governor. Such visits were customary to establish political alliances and show support. It also provided an opportunity for Agrippa, knowledgeable in Jewish affairs, to offer insights to Festus regarding the complex religious and political issues in the region.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_agrippa.htm">King Agrippa</a> Herod Agrippa II, the last of the Herodian dynasty, was a ruler with authority over Jewish affairs. He was knowledgeable about Jewish customs and the Law, which made him a significant figure in the context of Paul's trials. 2. <a href="/topical/b/bernice.htm">Bernice</a> The sister of King Agrippa II, Bernice was known for her close relationship with her brother, which was often the subject of rumors. She played a role in the political and social dynamics of the time. 3. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> A prominent city in Judea, Caesarea was the Roman administrative capital of the province. It was a hub of political activity and the location where Paul was held and tried. 4. <a href="/topical/f/festus.htm">Festus</a> Porcius Festus was the Roman governor who succeeded Felix. He was responsible for overseeing Paul's trial and was seeking counsel from Agrippa regarding Paul's case. 5. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_imprisonment_and_trial.htm">Paul's Imprisonment and Trial</a> This event is part of the larger account of Paul's legal trials, where he defends his faith and mission before various authorities, ultimately appealing to Caesar.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_authority_and_influence.htm">Understanding Authority and Influence</a> Recognize the roles of political and religious leaders in the spread of the Gospel. Agrippa and Festus represent the intersection of political power and religious tradition. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_witnessing.htm">Courage in Witnessing</a> Paul's boldness in sharing his testimony before powerful leaders is a model for believers to witness courageously, regardless of the audience. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a> Trust that God uses circumstances, even legal trials and imprisonments, to advance His purposes and provide opportunities for the Gospel to be shared. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_and_historical_context.htm">Cultural and Historical Context</a> Understanding the historical and cultural context of the events in Acts helps us appreciate the challenges and opportunities faced by early Christians. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_providence.htm">The Role of Providence</a> Reflect on how God orchestrates events and relationships, such as the meeting of Agrippa and Festus, to fulfill His divine plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 25</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_at_the_transfiguration.htm">Who was Herod Agrippa II?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_king_agrippa_ii_in_acts.htm">Is there any archaeological or historical evidence that supports or challenges the presence and actions of King Agrippa II in Acts 25:13–22? </a> <a href="/q/who_was_herod_agrippa_ii.htm">Who was Herod Agrippa II?</a> <a href="/q/is_luke's_acts_26_30-32_account_reliable.htm">How reliable is Luke’s account of Paul’s defense in Acts 26:30–32, given the limited external historical corroboration?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) King Agrippa and Bernice.--Each of the characters thus brought on the scene has a somewhat memorable history. (1) The former closes the line of the Herodian house. He was the son of the Agrippa whose tragic end is related in <a href="/context/acts/12-20.htm" title="And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country.">Acts 12:20-23</a>, and was but seventeen years of age at the time of his father's death, in A.D. 44. He did not succeed to the kingdom of Judaea, which was placed under the government of a procurator; but on the death of his uncle Herod, the king of Chalcis, in A.D. 48, received the sovereignty of that region from Claudius, and with it the superintendence of the Temple and the nomination of the high priests. Four years later he received the tetrarchies that had been governed by his great-uncles Philip and Lysanias (<a href="/luke/3-1.htm" title="Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,">Luke 3:1</a>), with the title of king. In A.D. 55 Nero increased his kingdom by adding some of the cities of Galilee (Jos. Ant. xix. 9, ? 1; xx. 1, ? 3; 8, ? 5). He lived to see the destruction of Jerusalem, and died under Trajan (A.D. 100) at the age of seventy-three. (2) The history of Bernice, or Berenice (the name seems to have been a Macedonian form of Pherenice) reads like a horrible romance, or a page from the chronicles of the Borgias. She was the eldest daughter of Herod Agrippa I., and was married at an early age to her uncle the king of Chalcis. Alliances of this nature were common in the Herodian house, and the Herodias of the Gospels passed from an incestuous marriage to an incestuous adultery. (See Note on <a href="/matthew/14-1.htm" title="At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,">Matthew 14:1</a>.) On his death Berenice remained for some years a widow, but dark rumours began to spread that her brother Agrippa, who had succeeded to the principality of Chalcis, and who gave her, as in the instance before us, something like queenly honours, was living with her in a yet darker form of incest, and was reproducing in Judaea the vices of which his father's friend, Caligula, had set so terrible an example (Sueton. Calig. c. 24). With a view to screening herself against these suspicions she persuaded Polemon, king of Cilicia, to take her as his queen, and to profess himself a convert to Judaism, as Azizus had done for her sister Drusilla (see Note on <a href="/acts/24-24.htm" title="And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.">Acts 24:24</a>), and accept circumcision. The ill-omened marriage did not prosper. The queen's unbridled passions once more gained the mastery. She left her husband, and he got rid at once of her and her religion. Her powers of fascination, however, were still great, and she knew how to profit by them in the hour of her country's ruin. Vespasian was attracted by her queenly dignity, and yet more by the magnificence of her queenly gifts. His son Titus took his place in her long list of lovers. She came as his mistress to Rome, and it was said that he had promised her marriage. This, however, was more than even the senate of the empire could tolerate, and Titus was compelled by the pressure of public opinion to dismiss her, out his grief in doing so was matter of notoriety, "Dimisit invitus invitam" (Sueton. Titus, c. 7 Tacit. Hist. ii. 81; Jos. Ant. xx. 7, ? 3). The whole story furnished Juvenal with a picture of depravity which stands almost as a pendent to that of Messalina (Sat. vi. 155?9).To salute Festus.--This visit was probably, as the word indicates, of the nature of a formal recognition of the new procurator on his arrival in the province.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - Now when certain days were passed for and after certain days, A.V.; Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived at for King Agrippa and Bernice came unto, A.V.; and saluted for to salute, A.V. and T.R. Agrippa the king. Herod Agrippa II., son of Herod Agrippa I. (<a href="/acts/12.htm">Acts 12</a>.), and consequently brother of Drusilla (<a href="/acts/24-24.htm">Acts 24:24</a>). He was only seventeen at his father's death, and so not considered by Claudius a safe person to entrust his father's large dominions to. But he gave him Chalets, and afterwards, in exchange for it, other dominions. It was he who made Ismael the son of Phabi high priest, and who built the palace at Jerusalem which overlooked the temple, and gave great offence to the Jews. He was the last of the Herods, and reigned above fifty years. Bernice was his sister, but was thought to be living in an incestuous intercourse with him. She had been the wife of her uncle Herod, Prince of Chalets; and on his death lived with her brother. She then for a while became the wife of Polemo, King of Cicilia, but soon returned to Herod Agrippa. She afterwards became the mistress of Vespasian and of Titus in succession (Alford). And saluted; ἀσπασόμενοι, which reading Meyer and Alford both retain. The reading of the R.T. is ἀσπασάμενοι. It is quite in accordance with the position of a dependent king, that he should come and pay his respects to the new Roman governor at Caesarea. <a href="/commentaries/acts/25-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[After] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. several τινῶν (tinōn) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. days Ἡμερῶν (Hēmerōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. had passed, διαγενομένων (diagenomenōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1230.htm">Strong's 1230: </a> To pass (of time); I continue through, intervene. From dia and ginomai; to elapse meanwhile. King βασιλεὺς (basileus) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. Agrippa Ἀγρίππας (Agrippas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_67.htm">Strong's 67: </a> Agrippa, i.e. Herod Agrippa II. Apparently from agrios and hippos; wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Bernice Βερνίκη (Bernikē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_959.htm">Strong's 959: </a> From a provincial form of phero and nike; victorious; Bernice, a member of the Herodian family. came down κατήντησαν (katēntēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2658.htm">Strong's 2658: </a> From kata and a derivative of anti; to meet against, i.e. Arrive at. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Caesarea Καισάρειαν (Kaisareian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2542.htm">Strong's 2542: </a> From Kaisar; Caesaria, the name of two places in Palestine. to pay their respects ἀσπασάμενοι (aspasamenoi) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_782.htm">Strong's 782: </a> To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome. to Festus. Φῆστον (Phēston) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5347.htm">Strong's 5347: </a> Festus. Of Latin derivation; festal; Phestus, a Roman. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/25-13.htm">Acts 25:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/25-13.htm">Acts 25:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/25-13.htm">Acts 25:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/25-13.htm">Acts 25:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/25-13.htm">Acts 25:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/25-13.htm">Acts 25:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/25-13.htm">Acts 25:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/25-13.htm">Acts 25:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/25-13.htm">Acts 25:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/25-13.htm">Acts 25:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/25-13.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 25:13 Now when some days had passed Agrippa (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/25-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 25:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 25:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/25-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 25:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 25:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>