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The Politics of Dependence
Commentators explain that Herod held immense power over the wealthy cities of Tyre and Sidon because they depended on his kingdom for food. By threatening their supply chain, he forced these proud cities to humble themselves and seek peace, even resorting to persuading a court official, Blastus, to intercede for them.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 12:20
18th Century
Theologian
And Herod was highly displeased, etc. Greek, bore a hostile mind, intending war. The Greek word—yumomacwn—does …
AT Robertson
On Acts 12:20
Was highly displeased (ην θυμομαχων). Periphrastic imperfect active of θυμομαχεω, late compound of θυμος (passionate heat) and μαχ…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 12:20
19th Century
Bishop
Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon.—Literally, as in the margin, was in a hostile state of mind; was, in mod…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 12:20
(18–19a) In Roman law, a guard who allowed his prisoner to escape was subject to the same penalty the escaped prisoner would have suffered. No wond…
John Calvin
On Acts 12:20
16th Century
Theologian
This is a worthy history, which not only shows, as if in a mirror, what end is prepared for the enemies of the Church, but also how greatly God hat…
John Gill
On Acts 12:20
17th Century
Pastor
And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and
Sidon
Two cities on the sea coa…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 12:20–25
17th Century
Minister
Many pagan princes claimed and received divine honors, but it was far more horrible impiety in Herod, who knew the word and worship of the living G…