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Acts 12

Acts 12:21

The Death of Herod · Acts 12:20–25
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Translations

Modern
On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people.
Traditional
And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.
Literal
Now on the appointed day Herod, having put on royal apparel and having sat on the throne, was making an address to them.
Latin
Statuto autem die Herodes vestitus veste regia sedit pro tribunali, et concionabatur ad eos.

Original

Greek
English
On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people.

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 The Lord of Nations

Events

People

Herod: A Tetrarch who persecuted the early church

Glossary

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

Topics

Caesarea: The Home of Herod Diplomacy: The People of Tyre and Sidon, in Securing the Favor of Herod (Agrippa I) Garments of the Rich: Gorgeous Happiness of the Wicked: Herod Herod: Son of Aristobulus (Herod Agrippa I) Jerusalem: Roman Rulers Who Resided in Herod (Herod Agrippa I) Pride: Herod 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 Happiness of the Wicked: Herod Throne of Herod Agrippa I Tyre: City of The Hostility of Herod Agrippa I Toward