Acts 12:20

Translations

Modern

Now Herod was in a furious dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they convened before him. Having secured the support of Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their region depended on the king’s country for food.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Now he was furiously angry with the Tyrians and Sidonians, and they came to him with one accord. And having gained Blastus, who was over the bedchamber of the king, they were seeking peace because of their region being nourished by the king’s.

Latin

Erat autem iratus Tyriis et Sidoniis. At illi unanimes venerunt ad eum, et persuaso Blasto, qui erat super cubiculum regis, postulabant pacem, eo quod alerentur regiones eorum ab illo.

Original

Greek

English

Now Herod was in a furious dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they convened before him. Having secured the support of Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their region depended on the king’s country for food.

Notes

Acts 12:18–23

When Peter was missing after a thorough search, Herod questioned the guards and executed them (see 16:27). However, Herod himself then experienced a painful death. God punished him for his pride when he accepted the people's worship. The ancient Jewish historian Josephus provides more details about the death of Herod Agrippa I (Josephus, Antiquities 19.8.1–2).

Theme notes and profiles

Herod Agrippa I Simon Peter

Events

Herod diesc. AD 45

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People

Blastus: Herod's chamberlain who helped the people of Tyre and Sidon Herod: A Tetrarch who persecuted the early church

Places

Sidon: Phoenician city; home of Jezebel Tyre: A major Phoenician port city, known for its trade

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Blastus Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chamberlain Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) First Jewish Revolt Herod, Herodian Family Judaism Lebanon Letter to the Galatians Peace Persecution Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Blastus: One of Herod's officers Caesarea: The Home of Herod Chamberlain: An officer of a King Diplomacy: The People of Tyre and Sidon, in Securing the Favor of Herod (Agrippa I) Galilee: Supplied Tyre with Provisions Herod: Son of Aristobulus (Herod Agrippa I) Influence: Political Jerusalem: Roman Rulers Who Resided in Herod (Herod Agrippa I) Self-Exaltation: Herod Agrippa I, when Deified by the People Sidon: A City on the Northern Boundary of the Canaanites: Inhabitants of, offend Herod Agrippa I The Sidonians: Having Revolted from Herod, Were Obliged to Propitiate Him The Sidonians: Supplied from Judea with Provisions Tyre: Christ: Depended for Provision Upon Galilee Tyre: City of The Hostility of Herod Agrippa I Toward Tyre: Propitiated the Favour of Herod

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