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On an appointed day, Herod dressed himself in royal clothing, sat on the throne, and gave a speech to them.

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A Historically Verified Event

Commentators unanimously highlight that this event is also recorded by the first-century non-Christian historian, Josephus. Both accounts describe Herod Agrippa I at a festival in Caesarea, wearing a stunning robe made entirely of silver that shone in the sun, and delivering a speech from a high seat in a theatre. This external corroboration strengthens the historical reliability of Luke's account in Acts.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 12:21

18th Century

Theologian

And upon a set day. An appointed, public day. This was the second day of the sports and games which Herod celebrated in Caesarea …

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 12:21

Upon a set day (τακτη ημερα). Locative case and the verbal adjective of τασσω, to arrange, appoint, old word, here only in the N.T…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 12:21

19th Century

Bishop

And upon a set day . . .—Josephus (Antiquities 19.8.2) gives an account of the incident that follows, substantia…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 12:21

Luke’s account of Agrippa’s death is paralleled by a story in Josephus, the Jewish historian of the first century. Both accounts differ from each o…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Acts 12:21

16th Century

Theologian

Upon an appointed day. Luke says that the men of Tyre and Sidon were granted peace, because this was the reason for the king’s oration, un…

John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 12:21

17th Century

Pastor

And upon a set day
Either on some feast day of divine appointment, as a feast day was by the Jews called (

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Matthew Henry

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…