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Acts 25:13 Cross-References

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Paul Before Agrippa and Bernice

And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to salute Festus.

Acts 25:13 (KJV)

Historical Context for Acts 25:13

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Agrippathe king who visited Festus (ACT 25:13)
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Bernicetraveled with Agrippa to visit Festus (ACT 25:13)
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Porcius Festusthe governor of Caesarea who succeeded Felix (ACT 24:27)

Commentary on Acts 25:13

King Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to salute Festus—Herod Agrippa II, the last of the Herodian dynasty, ruled territories northeast of Judea and held authority over temple affairs. His visit to salute (ἀσπασάμενοι, aspasamenoi) the new procurator was diplomatic protocol, maintaining the complex client-king relationship with Rome.Bernice was Agrippa's sister, though ancient sources (Josephus, Juvenal) suggest an incestuous relationship that scandalized even pagans. Their presence provides Luke's narrative with royal witnesses to Paul's defense. God orchestrates circumstances so that ki...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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