While they were staying there several days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying, “There is a man left behind as a prisoner by Felix.
Also provide mounts for Paul to ride, so that he might be brought safely to Felix the governor.”
When they came to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul before him.
But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and wishing to do the Judean leaders a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.