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He died suddenly—possibly poisoned—in 44. He is the king named Herod whose death is recounted in Acts 12 ( 12:20–23 ). Biography. Origins. Family. Herod Agrippa was born in Caesarea Maritima around 11 BC. He was the son of Aristobulus IV, one of the children that king Herod the Great had with Mariamne the Hasmonean.
Sep 16, 2015 · Did Herod Agrippa die with worms coming out of his flesh as Acts 12:21-23 says, or did he suffer from a different disease as Josephus reports? See how different answers interpret the biblical and historical sources and their implications.
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Feb 26, 2021 · How reliable is the biblical account of Herod Agrippa's death in Acts 12? Learn how Josephus, a first-century Jewish historian, corroborates the details of Herod's arrogance, blasphemy, and divine judgment.
c. 10 bce. Died: 44 ce. Title / Office: king (41-44), Judaea. Herod Agrippa I (born c. 10 bce —died 44 ce) was the king of Judaea (41–44 ce ), a clever diplomat who through his friendship with the Roman imperial family obtained the kingdom of his grandfather, Herod I the Great. He displayed great acumen in conciliating the Romans and Jews.
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27 ce. Died: c. 93. Notable Family Members: sister Berenice. Role In: First Jewish Revolt. Herod Agrippa II (born 27 ce —died c. 93) was the king of Chalcis in southern Lebanon from 50 ce and tetrarch of Batanaea and Trachonitis in south Syria from 53 ce, who unsuccessfully mediated with the rebels in the First Jewish Revolt (66–70 ce ).
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Jan 4, 2022 · He is the one who had John executed (Mark 6) and sat in judgment at one of Jesus’ trials (Luke 23:7–12). Herod Agrippa I was king of Judea for a few years and the one who had James executed. His death is recorded in Acts 12. Herod Agrippa II was only seventeen when his father, Herod Agrippa I, died.
Acts 12:20-24. New Living Translation. The Death of Herod Agrippa. 20 Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they sent a delegation to make peace with him because their cities were dependent upon Herod’s country for food.
