Acts 12:21

When the day came for their appointment with the king, Herod put on his royal robes, sat on his throne, and gave a speech to them.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

20Now Herod had become furious with the people of Tyre and Sidon. They sent a joint delegation to see him and managed to win Blastus, the king's personal assistant, over to their side. They pleaded for peace with Herod because they were dependent on the king's territory for food.

22The audience shouted in response, “This is the voice of a god, not that of a man!”

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Cross References

1 Kings 22:10Dressed in their royal robes, the king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah, were sitting on their thrones at the threshing floor beside the gate of Samaria, with all of the prophets prophesying in front of them.

Proverbs 18:12Pride leads to destruction; humility goes before honor.

Malachi 3:15From now on we'll say that the proud are blessed. Evil people do well, and nothing happens when they dare God to punish them.”

Acts 25:23The next day Agrippa arrived with Bernice in great ceremonial splendor and entered the auditorium with the commanders and leading citizens. Then Festus ordered Paul to be brought in.

Matthew Henry on Acts 12:21-25

The Death of Herod. 20 And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country. 21 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. 22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. 23 And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave… Read the whole commentary →

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