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Acts 12:21

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.

Acts 12:21 — KJV

Theological / Devotional

A set day. Josephus says (Antiquities xix. 8. 2) that this was a day appointed for holding a festival on which to make vows for the safety of Caesar.

Sat. For a graphic description of the incident see Josephus Antiquities xviii. 6–8; xix. 8. 2. See Additional Notes at end of chapter, Note 1.

An oration. Or, a popular harangue.

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