Its most 20Being at a loss how to investigate these questions, I asked whether he wanted to go to Jerusalem and be tried there regarding them. London: 1974. Much learning is driving you mad!(Acts 26:24 NKJV). Vaguely, we hear that when Titus himself became emperor in 79 Berenice returned to Rome but to no avail and she was compelled to leave (Suetonius, Titus 7.1; Cassius Dio, Roman History 66.15.34). "Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Hast thou appealed unto Caesar; [U]nto Caesar shalt thou go [? Upon hearing the details of the matter, Agrippa was interested in hearing Paul himself. Tbingen: 1999. Rarely heard today-- it fell off the list around 1980--Bernice is a biblical name of Greek origin. In her This article is an answer to Crooks historical reconstruction, claiming that Bernice was King Herod's daughter, thus she was King Agrippa's sister, so incest was suspected and highly likely.) Also called the "Festival of Mazzot"; the "Festival of Spring"; Pesah.Pesahim 57a). Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense. Bernice claiming royal power did the same. And he draws attention to his past, his Pharisaical past, his zeal to persecute. After Salomes dance and his rash promise, he executed John the Baptist. King Agrippa and his wife, Queen Bernice, visited Governor Festus at an opportune time in the life of Apostle Paul. When his father died in A.D. 44, Agrippa II was seventeen years old and living in Rome. Festus? Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, O king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I might have somewhat to write (Acts 25:26). he went about trying to force Christians to blaspheme. Why would King Agrippa bring his sister Bernice Agrippa also had appointive powers for the office of high priest. Jewish Women into Second Temple History, Wolfson Thank You for never giving up on us. He's probably sitting in the gallery. and his sisters Berenice and Drusilla were all involved in the interrogation of the Apostle Paul at Caesarea, yet remained unrepentant. But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive (Acts 25:19). Biblical Archaeology Review is the guide on that fascinating journey. Subsequently, when Agrippa heard Festus declaration of Paul he desired to hear him for himself. You'd motion with your hand. (Acts 12. Jesus didn't rise from the dead because dead men don't rise from the dead, because miracles are impossible. Governor Festus said, "King Author of. He was on his way to Damascusbut this is the first time he's told us he went to foreign cities to do this.]. 28 (1997): 111. %PDF-1.3 ), was Herodiass uncle and second husband. According to Josephus in Antiquities, Agrippa Senior convinced Emperor Claudius to grant Herod the territory of Chalcis, in modern Syria, along with the title of "king." As a result, Julia Berenice assumed the title of "queen." This title went beyond an honorific. Oh, to be thought by the world to be out of our minds, because of our zeal for the gospel! 17So when they came together here, I made no delay, but on the next day took my seat on the tribunal and ordered the man to be brought. Paul was about to be sent to Romeexcept for the fact that King Agrippa II is making a visit to Caesarea, and, as we shall now see, wants to hear all about this case regarding Paul. AD. Herod Agrippa, the second. Lord God, thank You for making Your love and forgiveness available to anyone who asks. In this article Schwartz explores the sources on Agrippa II used by Josephus, Since Paul insisted he was innocent of any wrongdoing. Marcus Julius Agrippa (Agrippa II) and his sister Bernice were the children of Herod Agrippa I. You're out of your mind, Paul. Intimidation. 3 Because he was too young to rule, the emperor Claudius, made Judea a Roman Province again. pp. Before we read the passage together, let's look to God in prayer. The governor, king, and Bernice talked over all that Paul shared and agreed that hed done nothing deserving of death or chains. John Moors Cabot Professor of History, Harvard University. Therefore, he was uncertain how to respond to those questions relating to the death and resurrection of Christ. He had offered, you remember, a solution: that Paul go to trial in Jerusalem before the Jews. of Justus of Tiberias, Josephus enemy. Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth (Acts 25:17). 29 (1980): 8695. Berenice of Cilicia, also known as Julia Berenice and sometimes spelled Bernice (28 AD - ? This article discusses the very different representations of this woman found The Gospel of Matthew: Lead Us Not IntoTemptation. The son of Agrippa I was King Herod Agrippa II, also known as Julius Marcus Agrippa; he was the brother of Bernice and Drusilla and heard Paul's defense of the gospel in Acts 26. Agrippa II was the son of Herod Agrippa, who was one of the sons of Herod the Great. Resource Toolbox. And so Paul, you remember, for the first timehe's already told us that he was a Roman citizen, but now for the first time has appealed to Caesar. Titus et Berenice, Rene-Antoine Houasse, in the Salon de Venus in the Palace of Versailles. The family tree above includes only the Herodian family members in the New Testament plus most of the Roman governors it mentions. Video lectures from world-renowned experts. Queens and Some Contemporary Women in the Roman Empire, 8490. Titus had fallen in love with Berenice during his command in Judaea (6770), which culminated in the capture of Jerusalem. After Herods death, the Romans bestowed the kingdom of Chalcis on Berenices older brother, Agrippa II. King Agrippa and his wife, Queen Bernice, visited Governor Festus at an opportune time in the life of Apostle Paul. calls him Agrippa the Second, the son of Agrippa the First, the fifth king of the family of Herod: John Gill Bernice and Drusilla were the great granddaughters of Herod the Great who tried to kill baby Jesus. I mean, you can think of the worst incidents in the sixteenth or seventeenth century, where we read of terrible things that were done to Christians and forcing them to blaspheme their God, and that's what Saul of Tarsus was. The case interested King Agrippa, so he asked Festus if he could hear Paul tell his story. When faced with spiritual truths, do you accept them or reject them? 19.276277). And he appeals to the testimony of Scripture. As it turned out, a few days later King Agrippa and his wife Bernice arrived at Caesarea to pay their respects to the new governor. Tags: acts, agrippa, festus, luke, paul add a comment. And if history is correct as it comes down to us, she was also the mistress of Emperor Titus' father. And, oh, don't you hear the heart of the Apostle Paul beating? The two apparently became lovers in 68 C.E. What does history tell us about Pontius Pilate? Change). Festus). relative peace - Pax Romana - to it was so revered that his name around the mid-50s, he was given rule over limited areas of Galilee and Peraea. Recall the will of the Lord for Apostle Paul. [That is to say, things that you think you know, that it turns out you did not. Donald Rumsfeld.] She returned to Judea in time for the outbreak of the Great Jewish Revolt in 66 CE. 13. Did you catch the way Luke describes the beginning ceremony? Paris: 1951. An apostle of Jesus Christ is treated as a criminal while criminals Open our eyes to the things we do that draw us away from You. 10. And the Romans, well, they just loved ceremony. Krieger, Klaus-Stefan. "We teach no new thing. Tell me how I can become a Christian.' Agrippa was then sent to Rome for safety and . Some are inconsequential. 18When the accusers stood up, they brought no charge in his case of such evils as I supposed. Berenice was a member of the Herodian Dynasty, who ruled the Roman province of Judaea between 39 BC and 92 AD. Last week we looked at godly disciples who warned Paul of what was to come if he went to Jerusalem. King Saul in the book of Acts, contrary to the predominant view (Augustine; S. Chapman; R. Pervo), does not prefigure the rejection of Jesus but serves as a crucial illustration of the limits of rejuvenation in the time before Christ. 19Rather they had certain points of dispute with him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus, who was dead, but whom Paul asserted to be alive. After his death (ad 48), she lived with her brother, Herod Agrippa II. This Agrippa, is known also in history as king Agrippa II, the great-grandson of Herod . ]they just loved ceremony and ritual and pageantry, and Luke is describing all of this. Nothing more is known of her. They were both the great grandchildren of Herod the Great. And even though Augustus has become one of the most famous . We can learn about the society where the ancient Israelites, and later Jesus and the Apostles, lived through the modern discoveries that provide us clues. Now Paul stood before the next in line of the Herods, Herod Agrippa. In reaction to suspicions that their relationship was incestuous, she married Polemon, a priest-king of Cilicia, but she soon left him and returned to her brother. Drusilla left her first husband to marry Roman governor Felix. In 75 C.E., they inform us, Berenice came to Rome and lived with Titus as his consort. It is also an excellent survey of all Herod Antipas was king during the ministries of John the Baptist and Jesus. Corrections? He begins with his own experience and ends with the testimony of Scripture. historian of Rome, Ronald Syme, to reconstruct Tacitus lost chapter on the Titus and Berenice. American There is no record of Agrippa II's marriage, and he died without children. he became emperor in 79 C.E., However, since they came from a political family and lived their lives in the public eye, we have further information about them provided by the historian Josephus. Acts is my favorite bookespecially Acts 2! Do you mock anything that condemns your personal sins? Agrippa II (b. "With great pomp" (Acts 25:23). This Bible History Daily feature was originally published on September 25, 2017. In 26:28 Agrippa interrupts him by saying, "You almost persuade me to become a Christian" (NKJV). In 68, Berenice became the lover of the Roman general (and future Emperor) Titus, who destroyed Jerusalem two years later. Festus told Agrippa about Paul and the accusations against him concerning the Jew's religion and Jesus, who Festus said was dead, but Paul claimed was alive. Categories: Acts. This is Paul's apology; this is Paul preaching the gospel, and preaching the gospel before one of the most powerful (next to the emperor) in Rome, one of the most (at least in his own mind and pretentiousness) one of the most powerful figures then alive, King Agrippa Herod Agrippa II. All this. Verse 26 lets us know that Felix was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, but when he didnt, Felix kept him in prison until he could figure out what to do with him. Providentially, the Lord arranged for this to occur. 20.145146). Macurdy was and remains the foremost historian on Helenistic and Roman royal Your email address will not be published. I know that you believe the prophets." She returned with him to Rome, after which she faded from the historical record. Bernice was Drucillas older sister. Governor Festus has been appointed in his place. Festus announced that he had found no charges to accuse Paul of. JQR document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Marcus married Bernice, the daughter of Herod Agrippa I (Josephus, Jewish Antiquities 19.276-277; this is the Bernice mentioned in Acts 25:13,23; 26:30). Because secretly they desired to murder him in transit to Jerusalem. Updates? Let's learn some things about king Agrippa, and his sister Bernice, for the rest of ACTS 25, and all of ACTS 26 has to do with Paul, Festus, and king Agrippa. His original name was Marcus Julius Agrippa, and he is the king named "Herod" in the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament, while his son Agrippa II is called "Agrippa." He should also not be confused with Marcus . [Tomorrow], said he, thou shalt hear him (Acts 25:22). What impact did Pauls words have on the sisters? Even in rabbinic literature she is mentioned as the queen alongside her brother, the king (BT A seven-day festival to commemorate the Exodus from Egypt (eight days outside Israel) beginning on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nissan. And he announced the Jews accusations, that he should die. It's not quite as positive as that. Acts 25), and he wasn't required to. Before the hearing began Festus addressed a few introductory remarks to the assembled company. It is, in technical language, an apologia. Hide it now in our hearts for Jesus' sake. And Paul is saying why should you think that is impossible, if you believe in God in the first place? After his death, Chalcis was awarded to her brother, with whom she ruled for a time until she married King Polemo of Cicilia, Anatolia. Help us to so read it that we might perceive it to be in very truth Your word. Here is your ticket to join us as we discover more and more about the biblical world and its people. We love You. 1. Learn how your comment data is processed. 9296: Things Unbecoming a Woman (Ant. Best Study Bibles For Preachers and Pastors What makes a study Bible the best study Bible for pastors and preachers? Did Jesus Exist? James is the son of Johns mother, theyre milk kin according to Hebrew lore. The Romans the powers that be thought that was far too young to be given much power, so he was given the tetrarch keys of Philip and others, just north of the Sea of Galilee. His life is in the balance here, and he's prepared to declare the whole counsel of God. Salome danced for Herod Antipas and, at Herodiass direction, requested the beheading of John the Baptist. Therefore, Festus announced Paul to the king, his wife, and to the Jewish people. Do you think by this little speech of yours you can.?' According to calculations, she was only thirteen at the time (Josephus, Ant. And (didn't it grip you as we read it?) Dr. Malka Z. Simkovich Cite 25:23 Agrippa was accompanied by Bernice, Paul stood alone. Omissions? Herodias left Herod Philip to marry his half-brother Herod Antipas, Tetrarch of Galilee & Perea. He's offended, you understand. Well, try and imagine that. The name Bernice is girl's name of Greek origin meaning "she who brings victory". Rogers, Perry M. Titus, Berenice and Mucianus. Historia Macurdy, Grace H. Vassal Instead, they chose to dismiss Paul as being irrelevant to their lives. She married her uncle Herod, King of Chalcis, a small realm in Syria. The setting was set for Paul to give one of his most personal messages. Josephus. JSJ Marcus Julius Agrippa was born in AD 27 or 28, the son of Agrippa I (referred to as King Herod in Acts 12). When he said that Christ would bring light to the Jewish people as well as the Gentiles, Festus interrupted him. 217233: Julia Crispina, A Herodian Princess in the Babatha Archive. Source: Wikimedia Commons. executed James the son of Zebedee and imprisoned Peter before his miraculous escape. Paul was brought before them. Isnt it interesting that Jesus declared that Paul would share the Gospel to kings (Acts 9:15). 0. However, Tacitus is not the only source that discloses this information. 1. The son of the man who died earlier in the book of Acts. After his death, Chalcis was awarded to her brother, with whom she ruled for a time until she married King Polemo of Cicilia, Anatolia. What's the definite thing that changed him? Features thousands of biographic and thematic essays on Jewish women around the world. BerenikeDie Schwester Knig Aggripas II., bei Flavius Others are life changing. College, Oxford: College Record (19992000): 6073. The other is Josephus, who claims that rumors of the siblings inappropriate relationship led Berenice to seek a third match (Ant. King Agrippa II (King Herod Agrippa II) and his sister, Bernice [Veronique is what the Latin's called hersorry if you're called Veronique!] Verse 1 of chapter 26: "So Agrippa said to Paul, 'You have permission to speak for yourself.' Festus agreed and planned the meeting for the next day. 23 " So on the next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp, and they entered the audience hall with the military tribunes and the prominent men of the city. 14And as they stayed there many days, Festus laid Pauls case before the king, saying, There is a man left prisoner by Felix, 15and when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews laid out their case against him, asking for a sentence of condemnation against him. Finally, Paul affirmed to Festus and the Jews that Jesus Christ was dead but hes alive. The resurrection was the promise all Israel was "hoping to see . Agrippa and Bernice were committing incest with each other; Agrippa never married. And that would have been that. Bernice was born in 28 CE, and was a year younger than her brother, the future King Herod Agrippa II. Agrippa is the son of the King Herod who had James killed and Peter imprisoned (Acts 12), so this family history is part of the background to Paul's appearance before Agrippa. But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him (Acts 25:25). Are you making wise choices in your life right now? She would become the mistress of Emperor Titus. Later, pressure from the rumors of incest may have prompted Berenice to seek a third husband in Polemo, King of Cilicia. King Herod Agrippa I (r. 3744 C.E.) Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Augustus's co-emperor. Even his unflattering description of Berenices incestuous relationship with her brother appears only in his later work, Jewish Antiquities, composed after Titus died. What a soap opera life these two sisters lived. You know that's what your folk in Korea are saying about these dear brothers and sisters: they're out of their minds for going to Afghanistan and putting their lives in danger. Required fields are marked *, COPYRIGHT 2023 BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY 5614 Connecticut Ave NW #343, Washington DC 20015-2604. She married her uncle Herod, King of Chalcis, a small realm in Syria. Required fields are marked *. Festus remains deeply disturbed over. 26. Nevertheless, she made her way to the Roman governors palace to ask Gessius Florusthe Roman governorto desist from the violent activities he had undertaken against the Jewish population of Jerusalem (BJ 2.313). Subscribe to the CompellingTruth.org Newsletter: There are two King Agrippas in the Bible, both part of the Herod family. What can you learn from Bernice and Drusilla. In this article Crook suggests that all Titus actions regarding Berenice Father, we thank You for Your word. Paul and Agrippa. In this entertaining paper, Levick discusses and attempt by the foremost modern stream tnx, so in what year did Herod Agrippa died from these worms? 21But when Paul had appealed to be kept in custody for the decision of the emperor, I ordered him to be held until I could send him to Caesar. 22Then Agrippa said to Festus, I would like to hear the man myself. Tomorrow, said he, you will hear him. (Acts 25:1322 (ESV). Because however you explain this, however you describe this setting, it's got to be tremendously intimidating. Many sources indicate that they were often found together in official capacities. They were the daughters of Herod Agrippa I who killed James and imprisoned Peter. Our free eBook Ten Top Biblical Archaeology Discoveries brings together the exciting worlds of archaeology and the Bible! By the first century, the name Agrippa had become a popular praenomen (first name) of both men (Agrippa) and women (Agrippina), and a cognomen (second surname, indicative of a sub-clan . It was the resurrection. New Testament Political Figures Confirmed, the political figures in the New Testament, Roman Crucifixion Methods Reveal the History of Crucifixion, 3 Pilgrimage Paths from Galilee to Jerusalem. Where does this boldness come from? She was the eldest daughter of Herod Agrippa I, and was married at an early age to her uncle the king of Chalets. King Agrippa and his sister Bernice had come to visit. Growing in the Grace & Knowledge of Jesus Christ, 13Now when some days had passed, Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus. What was Bernice to King agrippa? She was later abandoned because she was a Jewess, and Rome didn't think it was good for the emperor to be consorting with a Jew. Agrippa II did not have any children, and when he met the apostle Paul, he was living in an incestuous relationship with his younger sister Bernice. The Sanhedrin Council was a religious group that functioned as a court in important cases. Agrippa responded by saying that Paul almost persuaded him to become a Christian. 4. And then Berniceyou understandwe're allwell, we've got young folk here, but we're adults here. Happy Womens History Month! I challenge you today to read through Pauls testimony in this weeks Scripture passages. Secular history records rumors that their relationship was . Paul stretched out his hand, thanked King Agrippa for listening to him since Agrippa was a Jew and would understand the customs and questions that the Jews had. Agrippa and Bernice were committing incest with each other; Agrippa never married. Well, we'll pick up the reading at verse 13 of chapter 25. You understand there was a lot of gossip about this relationship between King Herod Agrippa II and Bernice. This match led Polemo to undertake circumcision and a Jewish lifestyle. After her fathers ascension to the throne, as the Emperor Caligulas favorite, she was betrothed to Marcus, son of Alexander, head of the Jewish community in Alexandria and nephew of Philo the philosopher. Though Jewish, they knew nothing about Gods love, only his wrath. Thats why He is God! King Agrippa was the Jewish leader approved by Rome so . And Festus agreed that King Agrippa would hear Paul the next day. (LogOut/ However, Festus makes it clear that in his opinion, Apostle Paul was not worthy of death. and suggests that the texts denigrating Berenice that he uses in Ant. Well, we'll pick up the reading at verse 13 of chapter 25. He also describes Philip son of Jacimus writing a letter addressing the two royal siblings (Josephus, Vita 48; 180). 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