Now the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah were sitting each on his throne, arrayed in their robes, in an open place at the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets were prophesying before them.
Acts 12:21 - Y'all Version Bible On an appointed day, Herod put on his royal apparel, sat on the throne, and delivered a public address to them. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition On an appointed day Herod arrayed himself in his royal robes, took his seat upon [his] throne, and addressed an oration to them. American Standard Version (1901) And upon a set day Herod arrayed himself in royal apparel, and sat on the throne, and made an oration unto them. Common English Bible On the scheduled day Herod dressed himself in royal attire, seated himself on the throne, and gave a speech to the people. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, on the appointed day, Herod was clothed in kingly apparel, and he sat in the judgment seat, and he gave a speech to them. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And upon a day appointed, Herod being arrayed in kingly apparel, sat in the judgment seat, and made an oration to them. |
Now the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah were sitting each on his throne, arrayed in their robes, in an open place at the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets were prophesying before them.
A sound of terrors is in his ears. In prosperity the destroyer will come on him.
Before destruction a person’s heart is proud, but before honor is humility.
Therefore Sheol has enlarged its appetite, and opened its mouth without measure; and their splendor, their masses, their pomp, and her din of revelry and the jubilant descend into it.
But now we call the arrogant blessed. Indeed, those who do evil are build up, those who test God escape!’”
While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent a message to him: “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of him.”
Now Herod had been very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. They came together with one mind to present themselves to him. After convincing Blastus, the king’s personal aide, they asked for peace, because their country was supplied food by the king’s country.
Five days later, the high priest Ananias went down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus. They presented their case against Paul to the governor.
The next day, Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the auditorium with the military commanders and the prominent men of the city. At the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.