So, the next day with royal pomp and circumstance they sent for Apostle Paul. Therefore, Festus had nothing to write to the king, Augustus Caesar, about. Gospel of John is devoted to the 24 hours - 44 C.E. He knew nothing about Christ. ACTS 25:14-19 14 When they had been there many days, Festus laid Paul's case before the king, saying: "There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix, 15 about whom the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me when I was in Jerusalem, asking for . I'm not ashamed of being thought to be out of my mind. He's offended, you understand. certain Jesus, who had died, whom Paul affirmed to be alive". Festus, the new governor, received a visit from King Agrippa and his wife, Bernice. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. She was living in, according to the gossip, an incestuous relationship with her brother. Herod the Great was "king of the Jews" at Jesus' birth and tried to have Him killed ( Matthew 2 ). Paul was brought before them in chains and the leaders were in full pomp and circumstance with many other important people. We're only saying what the patriarchs said. But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him (Acts 25:25). Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth (Acts 25:17). relative peace - Pax Romana - to it was so revered that his name Receive the Lord's benediction. 9. 3. Recall the will of the Lord for Apostle Paul. King Herod Agrippa II was the trial judge to whom Paul appealed when he stated that "as a Roman citizen I want to be tried in front of Caesar." King Agrippa II was the son of Herod Agrippa I who was the son of Aristobulus, the son of Herod the Great. Ultimately, he sided with Rome, and he was expelled by his Jewish subjects. order to urge Berenice to do to Titus what Judith had done to Holophernes. Oh, to be thought out of our minds! Tacitus is also our first source on Berenices love affair with Titus (Histories 2.2.1), the Roman general who eventually burnt Jerusalem and then succeeded his father to the throne of Rome. New York: 1964; Leon Kolb, Berenice: Princess of Judea. Flavius Josephus, the Jewish historian, repeats. For Jesus' sake we ask it. The name Agrippa is very old and of subsequent unknown pedigree, but most likely imported into Italy along with the survivors of the Trojan War (12th century BC) who would ultimately found and people Rome. Corrections? ]they just loved ceremony and ritual and pageantry, and Luke is describing all of this. Please stand. Herod Agrippa was king of Judea for about four years. 20.145146). He would be. Two sisters, Bernice and Drusilla took part in his trial. After this failure Berenice disappears from the pages of Josephus. He has been givenwhen his father died in Acts 12, he was only 17 years old. For it [seems] to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the crimes laid against him (Acts 25:27). The New Testament mentions Berenices presence with her brother at the Apostle Pauls trial (Acts 25:13). ), was a Roman client king who sided with Rome against his Jewish countrymen during the First Jewish War of 66-73. You have Herod the Great at the time of the birth of Jesus; you have Herod Antipas (the Herod that Jesus called a fox); you have Herod Agrippa I (who had put James to death and had died that violent death in Acts 12); and now you've got the great-grandson of Herod the Great, Herod Agrippa II. Who were Jesus' twelve (12) disciples / apostles? Amen. Festus wasnt a Christian. As they heard about his miraculous salvation experience, how God had taken a Jewish murderer and saved him, they should have realized that God could do the same for them. Festus announced that he had found no charges to accuse Paul of. 6. But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive (Acts 25:19). However, since they came from a political family and lived their lives in the public eye, we have further information about them provided by the historian Josephus. How did Paul enter the auditorium? Well, Bernice wasn't far from this. It's a dynasty, a powerful dynasty although Herod Agrippa II is not that powerful. Agrippa and Bernice were committing incest with each other; Agrippa never married. Festus continues to provide King Agrippa with the back story of Apostle Pauls arrest. One of the first things that you observe is the detail with which Luke records this defense before King Agrippa, and I can only think that part of the reason why we have three defenses in as many chapters in The Acts of The Apostles is because the function and purpose of The Acts of The Apostles is to serve as a defense for Paul when he gets to Rome. Your email address will not be published. [That is to say, things that you think you know, that it turns out you did not. Donald Rumsfeld.] The Gospel of Matthew: Forgive Us Our Debts. What was Bernice to King agrippa? All this. What impact did Pauls words have on the sisters? As the new governor, he invited the Jews who had issue with Paul to present their case and called in Paul to hear what they had to say. Acts 25:13-22 Festus lays Paul's case before Agrippa. Well, ask that to the logical positivist Anthony Flue, who says it's impossible. In the meantime, Felix sent for him often and conversed with him. And, oh, don't you hear the heart of the Apostle Paul beating? She was the eldest daughter of Herod Agrippa I, and was married at an early age to her uncle the king of Chalets. Take us by the hand and lead us to where we need to be. Archaeology finds the name of Agrippa and Bernice One of the apostle Paul's most eloquent presentations of the Gospel, along with his own personal testimony, occurs when he has an audience before King Agrippa and his sister Bernice. Rarely heard today-- it fell off the list around 1980--Bernice is a biblical name of Greek origin. "Berenice." affair of Titus and Berenice. And so she ends her life in great poverty and bitterness. Governor Felix has been called back. Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense. We've moved 37 times in the last 18 months. In 26:28 Agrippa interrupts him by saying, "You almost persuade me to become a Christian" (NKJV). His Books are available for purchase wherever books are sold. Biblical Archaeology Review is the guide on that fascinating journey. Nero and his officials would not take kindly to a governor who showed incompetence in judging trivial matters. The Bible isn't a verbatim In this article Crook suggests that all Titus actions regarding Berenice And Festus says, well, I suppose today he might say 'You're off your rocker. In 75 C.E., they inform us, Berenice came to Rome and lived with Titus as his consort. Tiberius Alexander became an apostate from Judaism, held the office of procurator of Judaea (A.D. 46- 48), and was a prefect in Egypt (A.D. 66-70). How do you react when confronted with spiritual conviction? And he appeals to the testimony of Scripture. Inscriptions indicate that she was a Roman citizen and bore the Roman name Julia. Well, we'll pick up the reading at verse 13 of chapter 25. Well, we'll pick up the reading at verse 13 of chapter 25. Apart from the fact that Herod the Great died in 1BC, not 4BC, this is very helpful and very well displayed. acts 12 20-23? I wasnt really reading for typos but noticed a couple: *They waited to late*I think it should be TOO late Also, Phebe should be PHOEBE. It's an irrational thing to do. The . Agrippa said, "Speak for yourself," and Paul started telling his testimony including his conversion, preaching to the . Secular history records rumors that their relationship was . Thus, a study Bible is indispensable to a pastor. Here are my thoughts on Acts 25:13-22. . This is beautiful. Give us the courage and strength to resist temptation. Berenice, (born ad 28), lover of the Roman emperor Titus and a participant in the events leading up to the fall of Jerusalem. Dr. R .C. They were present by the immutable will of God. Also called the "Festival of Mazzot"; the "Festival of Spring"; Pesah.Pesahim 57a). She would become the mistress of Emperor Titus. 1. King Agrippa told Governor Festus, "I'd like to hear this man myself." Governor Festus replied, "Tomorrow you'll hear him." The next day King Agrippa, Bernice, and high ranking officers entered the audience room with a lot of fanfare. This man, as Festus himself said, Paul is speaking about a man called Jesus, a dead man who Paul is saying is alive, that He arose from the dead. Did Luke record every word spoken at Paul's trial before This blog looks at the seedy relationship between Agrippa and Bernice. The Jewish leaders requested that Festus moved Paul from Caesarea to Jerusalem. The other is Josephus, who claims that rumors of the siblings inappropriate relationship led Berenice to seek a third match (Ant. He explains her positive portrait as a result of her connections https://www.britannica.com/biography/Berenice-Roman-aristocrat, Jewish Women's Archive - Biography of Berenice. Perhaps they could find something since it seemed unreasonable to send a prisoner to Caesar without any specific charges against him. He also describes Philip son of Jacimus writing a letter addressing the two royal siblings (Josephus, Vita 48; 180). On trial for "hope" (Acts 26:6-8) Paul again made the resurrection the real bone of contention between himself and his Jewish accusers (23:6; 24:15; 25:19). However, this may be a case of Herod the Greats sister Salome, who might have still be alive at the time the girl danced, and who actually may have been the one who concocted or at least supported the scheme to have John the Baptist permanently removed from the scene an interesting theory anyway. Agrippa II was the great-grandson of Herod the Great (Matthew 2) and son of Herod Agrippa I (Acts 12). executed James the son of Zebedee and imprisoned Peter before his miraculous escape. Credit: Biblical Archaeology Society. ), was a Jewish client queen of the Roman Empire during the second half of the 1st century. This is a lengthy section of Scripture that we have to read. Queen Berenice is infamous for being the traitorous lover of Titus and for rejecting the Great Rebellion against Rome, along with her brother Agrippa II. Paul presents his best arguments to Agrippa (and Festus). He lived out the rest of his life in Rome. Agrippa II ruled the northern half of Palestine. Agrippa II called himself "Great King, pious Friend of Caesar and Friend of Rome." He's a Jew, you understand. Paul shared about his upbringing as a devout Jew, that he lived as a Pharisee, but now he was being accused by the Jews because he believed that God raised the dead. intrigues Agrippa, so he wishes to hear the apostle for himself. and that she returned to Rome before his death in 81, and not because of his Agrippa I is the "King Herod" who killed James and imprisoned Peter (Acts 12:13). Herod the Great: Friend of the Romans and Parthians? Festus? Even in rabbinic literature she is mentioned as the queen alongside her brother, the king (BT A seven-day festival to commemorate the Exodus from Egypt (eight days outside Israel) beginning on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nissan. It's been running for the last couple of weeks. the Flavian claim to the throne, and opposed another such party, headed by I know that you believe the prophets." Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, O king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I might have somewhat to write (Acts 25:26). Isnt it interesting that Jesus declared that Paul would share the Gospel to kings (Acts 9:15). After his death (A.D. 40) she lived in incestuous connection with her brother Agrippa II. And he draws attention to his past, his Pharisaical past, his zeal to persecute. The original Greek word translated "Augustus" Tags: acts, agrippa, festus, luke, paul add a comment. Porcius Festus succeeded Felix. And they were the nieces of Herod Antipas who killed John the Baptist. Acts 25:13. Acts 9, 22, 26) and the narrative's treatment of Saul's reign (Acts 13.21-22). 25:23 Agrippa was accompanied by Bernice, Paul stood alone. July 9, 2019. 'That was my life.' I mean, you can think of the worst incidents in the sixteenth or seventeenth century, where we read of terrible things that were done to Christians and forcing them to blaspheme their God, and that's what Saul of Tarsus was. Festus was agreeable and the audience would occur the next day. Dig into the illuminating world of the Bible with a BAS All-Access membership. I mean, if you know anything about the Roman Empire and you know anything about Rome at all at this period, you know that they just loved ritual and pageantry and [and I say this as a Brit, now! You understand between the lines, he would look a complete fool before the emperor if he sent him to Rome with no charges!] Agrippa I was a nephew of Herod the Great. Globally, he's helped hundreds of Christians understand the Bible better. He has been studying and teaching the Bible for more than forty years. God caused all things to work out for the good (Romans 8:28). Did Luke record every word spoken at Paul's trial before promise when he first dismissed her. Marcus Julius Agrippa II (A.D. 27-100) was the son of Agrippa I (12:23), and the great-grandson of Herod the Great. Instead, they chose to dismiss Paul as being irrelevant to their lives. Berenice was considerably older than Titus. Did Jesus Exist? Who were Bernice and Drusillas relatives? Why would King Agrippa bring his sister Bernice Change). It's about Meer cats. Paul was attacked and brought to trial. Updates? And so Paul, you remember, for the first timehe's already told us that he was a Roman citizen, but now for the first time has appealed to Caesar. Herod the Great, founder of the dynasty, tried to kill the infant Jesus by the slaughter of the innocents at Bethlehem. Agrippa responded by saying that Paul almost persuaded him to become a Christian. Thus she was present in Palestine when the 6670 C.E. was used interchangeably with the position - "Caesar" I challenge you today to read through Pauls testimony in this weeks Scripture passages. There is a wonderful advertisement on Animal Planet. And Festus is more than willing for Agrippa to give him some advice, because he's about to send Paul to Rome, and there is no case! Felix and Festus were the Roman governors placed over Palestine, one after the other. It goes like this: "My mother hates my boyfriend. (Viewed on March 1, 2023) . Had Paul presented the Gospel during his trial before Festus? ii. 25:23 Agrippa came, Paul was brought. You need far more learning. Queen Bernice is King Agrippa II's sister. But then Felix seduced her and convinced her to leave her husband and marry him. We make choices every day of our lives. Josephus. JSJ Bernice lived off and on with her brother, King Agrippa, between her four marriages, and they were widely accused of having an incestuous relationship. The gospel has come, and you can almost hear his conscience. It must have been a terribly embarrassing moment for King Agrippa, because potentially it could make him look a little silly if he suddenly says, 'Yes, I believe. You need far more wisdom.' Isn't that interesting? Rightly dividing the immutable Word of God, precept must be upon precept, line upon line, here a little, and there a little (Isaiah 28:10). It's not strictly a trial, but it is a defense. They missed out on a new life because they were too caught up in their sinful lives. Agrippa was a king, but he was a king only in name. Paul was about to be sent to Romeexcept for the fact that King Agrippa II is making a visit to Caesarea, and, as we shall now see, wants to hear all about this case regarding Paul. Educated in Rome, the younger Agrippa was still a teenager when his father died in AD 44. Read the first chapter of my first book for free! This match led Polemo to undertake circumcision and a Jewish lifestyle. to Festus in his new office. He was to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to others including kings and governors. College, Oxford: College Record, Vassal We teach no new thing, but we repeat and establish old things." Journal of Philology 72 (1951): 162175. Copyright 2010 2023. Each issue of Biblical Archaeology Review features lavishly illustrated and easy-to-understand articles such as: Fascinating finds from the Hebrew Bible and New Testament periods, The latest scholarship by the world's greatest archaeologists and distinguished scholars, Stunning color photographs, informative maps, and diagrams, Reviews of the latest books on biblical archaeology, 45+ years of Biblical Archaeology Review, 20+ years of Bible Review online, providing critical interpretations of biblical texts. Paris: 1951. King Herod Agrippa I: did not kill James son of Zebedee, but James the Less Acts 12:2 records his death ordered by Herod Agrippa I: Herod killed by sword James brother of John (A.D. 44) for wayward theologians, an unknown known. King Herod ruled until 1 BC not 4 BC Jesus was born in 3 BC look at the constellationd in 2 & 3 BC . Well, then Paul says a beautiful thing, and you've got to admire the apostle here, because he's playing Agrippa off against Festus, you understand. Apparently not (see She returned to Judea in time for the outbreak of the Great Jewish Revolt in 66 CE. Macurdy, Grace H. Vassal We're only saying what the prophets said. It's recorded now a third time here. Others are life changing. Titus had fallen in love with Berenice during his command in Judaea (6770), which culminated in the capture of Jerusalem. Queens and Some Contemporary Women in the Roman Empire, 8490. Titus and the Jewish Princess. Wolfson Herod Philip, uncle and first husband of Herodias, was not a ruler. Bernice was Agrippa's sister. When you face trials, and you face intimidation, and you face opposition; when you have to give a reason for the hope that lies within you with meekness and godly fear, learn from the way in which the Apostle Paul does it here. As a young teen Drusilla married King Aziz. By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy. In this article Schwartz explores the sources on Agrippa II used by Josephus, [I like Animal Planet. Luke draws a contrast between Agrippa and Paul. 7. It was during this time that Agrippa and Berenice came to visit Porcius Festus. It comes packed with resources that assist him to accomplish his tasks quickly, in depth, and more effectively. I saw Him. And then Paul is brought in. Festus explained the conflict between Paul and the Jews in Jerusalem as a religious dispute. After his death in 44 C.E., when she was sixteen years of age, her father arranged a marriage for her with his older brother, Herod. Indeed, one-third of the After his death, Chalcis was awarded to her brother, with whom she ruled for a time until she married King Polemo of Cicilia, Anatolia. As required by the vow, her hair was shorn and she walked barefoot. Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. You'd motion with your hand. Herodias left Herod Philip to marry his half-brother Herod Antipas, Tetrarch of Galilee & Perea. Acts is my favorite bookespecially Acts 2! "Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Hast thou appealed unto Caesar; [U]nto Caesar shalt thou go [? 9. 19.276277). 9296: Things Unbecoming a Woman (Ant. Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, Go away for now: when I have a convenient time I will call for you.. And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Pauls cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix (Acts 25:14). Bernice was the thrice-married, twice-widowed and once-divorced sister of King He had given a defense before Felix Governor Felix. Thank You for never giving up on us. 8. Two chapters in this book discuss certain aspects of Berenices life. 72 (19812): 241268. And I'm so in love with Christ, I'm so in love with the gospel, I'm so in love with the things of God, I don't care what the world thinks.'. Help JWA continue to lift up Jewish womens stories, this month and every month, by. Paul, you are beside yourself! Agrippa the king. There were two main groups that comprised the Sanhedrin Council: one group was called the Pharisees, and the other group was the Sadducees. Theirs was a vile family and the sisters followed in the family footsteps. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. How did Agrippa and Bernice enter the auditorium? What does history tell us about Pontius Pilate? BeatriceHer name was Bernice according toActs 25:13-22 (English Standard Version)Now when some days had passed, Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus. Festus heard Apostle Paul and the Jews accusations against him. College, Oxford: College Record (19992000): 6073. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Agrippa was then sent to Rome for safety and . Verse 1 of chapter 26: "So Agrippa said to Paul, 'You have permission to speak for yourself.' His mother was named Bernice. Crispina, mentioned in the Babatha archive, Ilan suggests that the woman was The name Bernice is girl's name of Greek origin meaning "she who brings victory". It's a senseless thing to do, isn't it? Paul stretched out his hand, thanked King Agrippa for listening to him since Agrippa was a Jew and would understand the customs and questions that the Jews had. That's what the Roman Catholic Church said about the Reformation, that it was new. "and a nose somewhat hooked; full of friendliness, for now he appeared like a man, and now he appeared as an angel.". James is the son of Johns mother, theyre milk kin according to Hebrew lore. Your speech will change. That Jesus Christ was dead. Much learning is driving you mad!(Acts 26:24 NKJV). women. Tell me how I can become a Christian.' But actually, what he's saying is this. New Testament Political Figures Confirmed, the political figures in the New Testament, Roman Crucifixion Methods Reveal the History of Crucifixion, 3 Pilgrimage Paths from Galilee to Jerusalem. In todays episode of All Gods Women we continue in that thread and discover that the disciples were right. Herod Agrippa I is one of the Roman-appointed rulers in Israel from the Herod dynasty. 13 A few days later King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus. In her chapter on Julia Sometime later Berenice left Polemo and returned to her kingdom. The Romans the powers that be thought that was far too young to be given much power, so he was given the tetrarch keys of Philip and others, just north of the Sea of Galilee. Access to 50+ curated Special Collections. Flavius Josephus, the Jewish historian, repeats. Have you been guilty of the same? What is it that changed the Apostle Paul? What is ironic about that? Another problem with the Herodians was that many of them carried the same names, so for early historians to mix them up is understandable. You remember when Paul is writing to the Corinthians in II Corinthians 5, "If we are out of our minds" [obviously there were people saying he was out of his mind] "if we are out of our minds, we're out of our minds for God. Your email address will not be published. In the meantime, King Agrippa and his sister Bernice came to call on Festus. Revolt against Rome broke out. There is no record of Agrippa II's marriage, and he died without children. This is Paul's apology; this is Paul preaching the gospel, and preaching the gospel before one of the most powerful (next to the emperor) in Rome, one of the most (at least in his own mind and pretentiousness) one of the most powerful figures then alive, King Agrippa Herod Agrippa II. 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