Acts 12:23

Translations

Modern

Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.

Traditional

And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

Literal

And immediately an angel of the Lord struck him because he did not give the glory to God. And having been eaten by worms, he breathed his last.

Latin

Confestim autem percussit eum angelus Domini, eo quod non dedisset honorem Deo: et consumptus a vermibus, expiravit.

Original

Greek

English

Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.

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 Angels The Lord of Nations

Events

Herod diesc. AD 45

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Ezekiel 28:2
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Glossary

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 Worm

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): A Celestial Spirit: Called Angel of the Lord Angel (A Spirit): Execute Judgments Upon the Wicked Angels: Execute the Judgments of God Caesarea: The Home of Herod Diseases: Worms Ghost: Soul Glorifying God: Punishment for Not Happiness of the Wicked: Herod Herod: Son of Aristobulus (Herod Agrippa I) Jerusalem: Roman Rulers Who Resided in Herod (Herod Agrippa I) Judgments: Upon Individuals - Exemplified: Herod Pride: Herod Self-Exaltation: Herod Agrippa I, when Deified by the People Sickness: Sent by God Sidon: A City on the Northern Boundary of the Canaanites: Inhabitants of, offend Herod Agrippa I The Death of the Wicked: Herod The Happiness of the Wicked: Herod Tyre: City of The Hostility of Herod Agrippa I Toward Worm: Herod Agrippa I Was Eaten By, (Josephus Confirmed This) Worms

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