And, as they were staying there for several days, Festus laid Paul's case before the King. "There is a man here," he said, "left a prisoner by Felix,
And to have horses ready for Paul to ride, so that they might take him safely to Felix, the Governor.
On arriving at Caesarea, the troopers delivered the letter to the Governor, and brought Paul before him.
But, after the lapse of two years, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and, wishing to gain popularity with the Jews, he left Paul a prisoner.