King Agrippa and his sister Bernice had come to visit. You're out of your mind. With his death, the Herodian dynasty ended, and he was the last of the Herods in the Bible. chapter on women in the writings of Josephus, Ilan shows how Josephus rhetorical Herod the Great, founder of the dynasty, tried to kill the infant Jesus by the "slaughter of the innocents" at Bethlehem. Required fields are marked *. Rarely heard today-- it fell off the list around 1980--Bernice is a biblical name of Greek origin. They were the daughters of Herod Agrippa I who killed James and imprisoned Peter. "Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Hast thou appealed unto Caesar; [U]nto Caesar shalt thou go [? 31 December 1999. Antipas had John executed ( Mark 6) and later declined to pass judgment on . (Acts 25:19). [Hegisippus]. Berenice was the daughter of King Agrippa I, the grandson of Herod the Great and client king of Judea. See Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. 1. Berenice, daughter of King Agrippa I, queen of Chalcis, was married three times and then became the lover of the emperors son, Titus. Agrippa II was the son of Herod Agrippa, who was one of the sons of Herod the Great. Paul presents his best arguments to Agrippa (and Festus). 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. When his father died in A.D. 44, Agrippa II was seventeen years old and living in Rome. the sources (literary and epigraphic) that mention Berenice. ii. 19.277, 20.104). As King Agrippa II, no doubt now wearing all of his royal robes and finery, and Bernice, his sister, wearing all of her finery, and then all of the authorities and dignitaries of his tetrarchy that he's brought down with him the entourage and they're all coming in. All rights reserved. Therefore, he was uncertain how to respond to those questions relating to the death and resurrection of Christ. Another problem with the Herodians was that many of them carried the same names, so for early historians to mix them up is understandable. This blog boils the world down to "two kinds of people." Search for: Pages. Porcius Festus succeeded Felix. order to urge Berenice to do to Titus what Judith had done to Holophernes. Agrippa was then sent to Rome for safety and . By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy. An inscription found in Beirut mentions the following: Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Augustus's co-emperor. He still does. What a soap opera life these two sisters lived. And if history is correct as it comes down to us, she was also the mistress of Emperor Titus' father. 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. Didn't "Augustus" (Acts 25:25) already die in 14 His mother was named Bernice. Because as chapter 26 unfolds, what we have once again, if I can put it in Bunyan-esque language, is grace abounding to the chief of sinners. Drusilla left her first husband to marry Roman governor Felix. From Lawrence Mykytiuk's BAR article identifying real New Testament political figures. She also had an affair with Vespasian, then his son Titus. 24 And Festus said, "King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man about whom the whole Jewish people petitioned me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that . Not surprisingly, Paul turns that offer down. Biblical Archaeology Review is the guide on that fascinating journey. Agrippas move into residence in his new kingdom brought brother and sister into close quarters. 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's the definite thing that changed him? Saul on route to Damascus had an encounter with Jesus which changed his life from that point onwards. I look forward to hearing from you! Perhaps they could find something since it seemed unreasonable to send a prisoner to Caesar without any specific charges against him. Isnt it interesting that Jesus declared that Paul would share the Gospel to kings (Acts 9:15). "and a nose somewhat hooked; full of friendliness, for now he appeared like a man, and now he appeared as an angel.". However, public pressure made the emperors son relinquish his ties with the queen and she was sent away. King Agrippa and his wife, Queen Bernice, visited Governor Festus at an opportune time in the life of Apostle Paul. He's been summoned back to Rome on a job not so well done, and had it not been for the fact that his brother was in league with certain members of the entourage in Rome, perhaps that would have been the end of Governor Felix. 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 . Our information on her comes initially from Josephus, but it appears that because of personal considerations he withheld vital information about Berenice, which we learn only from various Roman historians. Agrippa I, also called Agrippa the Great (10 B.C.E. They had a foot in two territories. Thank You for never giving up on us. Paul, so he begins laying out the case before Agrippa. But she was also a pious woman who took a Nazirite vow, was attached to her God and her people, and even risked her life to save her fellow Jews from Roman soldiers. 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. Herod Agrippa I, named Marcus Julius Agrippa, was born around 10 BC and ruled Judea and its surrounding areas after a brief period of direct Roman rule. Berenice had two sons by HerodHyrcanus and Berenicianusof whom we know nothing. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Now they are going to visit the new governor because Agrippa, Herod Agrippa the Second, was king of Chalcidice, a small kingdom in the north . His desire is inevitable. Dig into more than 9,000 articles in the Biblical Archaeology Societys vast library plus much morewith an All-Access pass. Festus continues to provide King Agrippa with the back story of Apostle Pauls arrest. In the meantime, King Agrippa and his sister Bernice came to call on Festus. Bernice was the thrice-married, twice-widowed and once-divorced sister of King So, the next day with royal pomp and circumstance they sent for Apostle Paul. '", [That's a beautiful touch, don't you understand, because it shows for a start that Luke is there. King Herod ruled until 1 BC not 4 BC Jesus was born in 3 BC look at the constellationd in 2 & 3 BC . They were there when he presented the gospel. The local King Agrippa and Bernice (who was his sister) are visiting Festus, the new governor of Caesarea. Agrippa II called himself "Great King, pious Friend of Caesar and Friend of Rome." He would be. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. [I like Animal Planet. 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. Had Paul presented the Gospel during his trial before Festus? Mucianus. The governor, king, and Bernice talked over all that Paul shared and agreed that hed done nothing deserving of death or chains. He mentions Stephen again; that incident on the road to Damascus, the light, the voice of Jesus that spoke; the realization that in persecuting Stephen and in persecuting Christians, he was persecuting Jesus, because Christians are in union with Jesus. The next day Agrippa and Bernice arrived with great pomp and circumstance and entered the auditorium with the commanders and prominent men of the city. He said: "There is a man here whom Felix left as a prisoner. 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. And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer (Acts 25:24). We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Marcus Julius Agrippa was born in AD 27 or 28, the son of Agrippa I (referred to as King Herod in Acts 12). Bible Gateway Recommends. If Calvin's claim regarding the relationship between Agrippa and Bernice is correct, then I wonder if God enlightened Paul on that point before he made . Agrippa also had appointive powers for the office of high priest. was used interchangeably with the position - "Caesar" They were present by the immutable will of God. Macurdy, Grace H. Vassal And the Romans, well, they just loved ceremony. Do you think you can convince me in twenty minutes? Paul was brought before them. I know that you believe the prophets." Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought none accusation of such things as I supposed: (Acts 25:18). Thus she was present in Palestine when the 6670 C.E. Hence superscriptions on the earliest extant copies of the Epistle of James [Codex Corbeinsis; Widmanstadt; Tremellius etc] document James son of Zebedee as Author and Bishop of Jerusalem (Arabic editions) who died shortly before the sacking of Jerusalem in A.D.70. There were those who didn't share his faith fellow Jews who could well attest and corroborate and confirm what he's now going to say about his former life: that he was raised in the strictest sect of the Pharisees. That this man is prepared to speak and to declare the whole counsel of God, to unveil his whole life before these men and women, and stand up for Jesus no matter what the cost." This article discusses the very different representations of this woman found Josephus then relates how Agrippa's brother, Herod of Chalcis, and Helcias sent Aristo to kill Silas. He's taken note of the traditional way of beginning a speech. tnx, so in what year did Herod Agrippa died from these worms? Much learning is driving you mad!(Acts 26:24 NKJV). She would become the mistress of Emperor Titus. and suggests that the texts denigrating Berenice that he uses in Ant. He explains her presence in Jerusalem as resulting from a vow she had made, which she needed to fulfill. I mean, if you know anything about the Roman Empire and you know anything about Rome at all at this period, you know that they just loved ritual and pageantry and [and I say this as a Brit, now! Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Acts is my favorite bookespecially Acts 2! He begins with his own experience and ends with the testimony of Scripture. (positive) and Ant. In 75 Berenice and her brother went to Rome. Titus and Berenice. American Berenice was a member of the Herodian Dynasty, who ruled the Roman province of Judaea between 39 BC and 92 AD. Later, pressure from the rumors of incest may have prompted Berenice to seek a third husband in Polemo, King of Cilicia. Governor Felix has been called back. Why should it be thought a thing impossible that God would raise the dead? Let us know. Dr. Malka Z. Simkovich Cite King Herod Agrippa I: did not kill James son of Zebedee, but James the Less Acts 12:2 records his death ordered by Herod Agrippa I: Herod killed by sword James brother of John (A.D. 44) for wayward theologians, an unknown known. Features thousands of biographic and thematic essays on Jewish women around the world. 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. Agrippa was a king, but he was a king only in name. However, he wanted to allow for Paul to face his accusers before adjudicating. This is beautiful. '], [Now so far we knew that Paul had persecuted Christians in Damascus. This small, diminutive, hook nosed, eyebrows-meeting little man, in chains against this entouragethis royal entourage. For Jesus' sake we ask it. Required fields are marked *, COPYRIGHT 2023 BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY 5614 Connecticut Ave NW #343, Washington DC 20015-2604. In 75 C.E., they inform us, Berenice came to Rome and lived with Titus as his consort. he went about trying to force Christians to blaspheme. calls him Agrippa the Second, the son of Agrippa the First, the fifth king of the family of Herod: John Gill This is a lengthy section of Scripture that we have to read. Two ancient sources, Josephus and Juvenal, recorded the growing rumors about their relationship, openly hinting they were incestuous lovers. It's been running for the last couple of weeks. Roman leaders wore laurel leaves as symbols of martial victory and triumph. This attempt failed. Inscriptions indicate that she was a Roman citizen and bore the Roman name Julia. The name Bernice is girl's name of Greek origin meaning "she who brings victory". After his death, Chalcis was awarded to her brother, with whom she ruled for a time until she married King Polemo of Cicilia, Anatolia. Ilan, Tal. Well, Bernice wasn't far from this. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 12. Oh, to be thought out of our minds! Bernice claiming royal power did the same. 2. 2. [I don't think that's what the text is saying, but they're great sermons!] Retail: $19.99. What can you learn from Bernice and Drusilla. Who were Bernice and Drusillas relatives? He's probably sitting in the gallery. Bernice [N] [H] bearer of victory, the eldest daughter of Agrippa I., the Herod Agrippa of Acts 12:20 . He had given a defense before Felix Governor Felix. Paris: 1951. Its most Acts 25:13. (Viewed on March 1, 2023) . Paul, you are beside yourself! The gospel has come, and you can almost hear his conscience. Theirs was a vile family and the sisters followed in the family footsteps. Tell me how I can become a Christian.' It is also an excellent survey of all [That is to say, things that you think you know, that it turns out you did not. Donald Rumsfeld.] Also called the "Festival of Mazzot"; the "Festival of Spring"; Pesah.Pesahim 57a). The emperor of course in this case is Nero, and Nero had actually abdicated this responsibility. 26. And they were the nieces of Herod Antipas who killed John the Baptist. and his sisters Berenice and Drusilla were all involved in the interrogation of the Apostle Paul at Caesarea, yet remained unrepentant. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Do you mock anything that condemns your personal sins? Herod Agrippa's grandfather executed his father, Aristobulus IV. i. the Flavian claim to the throne, and opposed another such party, headed by She became Tituss lover and lived openly with him for a time. Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. %PDF-1.3 According to Josephus, Drusilla and her only child died in Pompeii twenty years later when they tried to escape the volcanic explosion. You understand this is part of the Herod dynasty. Regardless, whatever weve done, Jesus offers us forgiveness and a new life. Though, as a Jew, Agrippa was sensitive to Jewish concerns, he was unswervingly loyal to Rome Bernice and Drusilla were the great granddaughters of Herod the Great who tried to kill baby Jesus. 33 (1984): 1213. 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. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Agrippa II ruled the northern half of Palestine. ), was a Jewish client queen of the Roman Empire during the second half of the 1st century. Acts 25:13-22 Festus lays Paul's case before Agrippa. Herod Agrippa II., son of Herod Agrippa I. However, Tacitus is not the only source that discloses this information. He spent his childhood and youth at the imperial court in Ancient Rome where he befriended the imperial princes Claudius and Drusus, the son of Tiberius. King Agrippa and Bernice entered the meeting room with great fanfare. She was widowed for a second time in 48 C.E., when only twenty (Ant. Revolt against Rome broke out. He has been givenwhen his father died in Acts 12, he was only 17 years old. Is . Additionally, Apostle Paul didnt commit any crime. You know we Reformed types would reverse that. And Agrippa was Herod Agrippa, grandson of Herod the Great who tried to kill our Lord when he was a baby and nephew to Herod Antipas who succeeded in seeing our Lord die. You have Herod the Great at the time of the birth of Jesus; you have Herod Antipas (the Herod that Jesus called a fox); you have Herod Agrippa I (who had put James to death and had died that violent death in Acts 12); and now you've got the great-grandson of Herod the Great, Herod Agrippa II. After his death in 44 C.E., when she was sixteen years of age, her father arranged a marriage for her with his older brother, Herod. After Herods death, the Romans bestowed the kingdom of Chalcis on Berenices older brother, Agrippa II. But for the writer of Revelation she symbolised the evil of Rome and of women priests. Intimidation. He had offered, you remember, a solution: that Paul go to trial in Jerusalem before the Jews. It's about Meer cats. Why would King Agrippa bring his sister Bernice 5. This King Agrippa was the son of Herod Agrippa, who killed James the brother of John, and of whose death mention is made in Acts 12:1 the Jewish chronologer (1) (Ganz Tzemach David, par. But then Felix seduced her and convinced her to leave her husband and marry him. In this note Braud suggests that Titus dismissed Berenice only after I thought that was interesting the order in which he does this. The son of the man who died earlier in the book of Acts. 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). Romans: A Bible Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition. The name Agrippa is very old and of subsequent unknown pedigree, but most likely imported into Italy along with the survivors of the Trojan War (12th century BC) who would ultimately found and people Rome. original contribution is to suggest that the Book of Judith was written in Josephus. JSJ Credit: Biblical Archaeology Society. We're only saying what the patriarchs said. Agrippa and Berenice are both seated on thrones as Roman procurator Porcius Festus makes his report. La Riene Brnice. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. - 44 C.E. King Agrippa II (King Herod Agrippa II) and his sister, Bernice [Veronique is what the Latin's called hersorry if you're called Veronique!] He explains her positive portrait as a result of her connections Mireaux, Emile. Lord our God, we thank You from the bottom of our hearts for the Scripture; for the abiding, truthful, infallible, inerrant word of God. Festus discussed the case concerning the Apostle Paul with the visiting royal couple. Nothing more is known of her. and T.R. I'm not ashamed of being thought to be out of my mind. What is it that changed the Apostle Paul? they're making a visit to Caesarea. But they couldnt free him since hed appealed to Caesar. Both sisters were given the opportunity to hear Pauls testimony. Our history, our roots, go all the way back to Abraham and the prophets. Shalvi/Hyman Encyclopedia of Jewish Women. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. The Herods were Jews. In the Bible, she is a sister of King Agrippa. Seutonius and Cassius Dio relate similar details. Who was 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). We ask for the blessing now of Your Spirit as we read the Scriptures together. Agrippa's capitol was Caesarea Philippi, which he renamed Neronias in honor of Caesar Nero. As they heard about his miraculous salvation experience, how God had taken a Jewish murderer and saved him, they should have realized that God could do the same for them. In an enchanting book of documentary fiction Jordan 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. Then, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in. Berenice was probably born in Rome to Agrippa and Cyprus, before her father became king in 36 C.E. However, even though Saul had an experience with Jesus the disciples in Jerusalem were still afraid of him. The . (Acts 12. Onyinye, thank you for the kind words. in Josephus BJ A coin minted by Herod Agrippa I, showing him wearing a wreath of laurel leaves around his head, a clear sign of his loyalty to Rome even as Jews rebelled against Roman rule. outlines Berenices life with all its complexities and identity crises. But he was even more positive that after the king heard Paul speak he would have something to write to Augustus Caesar about him. In this entertaining paper, Levick discusses and attempt by the foremost modern He was raised in Rome, and was a fried of Caligula and Claudius as well as Tiberius' son Drusus. 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. And may God bless to us that reading of His holy and exciting word. 4. historian of Rome, Ronald Syme, to reconstruct Tacitus lost chapter on the Since Paul insisted he was innocent of any wrongdoing. interests influence his description of the Queen. Lets keep in touch. As a young teen Drusilla married King Aziz. In this article Crook suggests that all Titus actions regarding Berenice This match led Polemo to undertake circumcision and a Jewish lifestyle. Herod Agrippa and Cybros were first cousins, both descended from Herod. 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. xW6+H,pxT%'QdI3R,2Gr2PAmqU&uD2VyQKd6GEQLJz^ Though Jewish, they knew nothing about Gods love, only his wrath. And I'm so in love with Christ, I'm so in love with the gospel, I'm so in love with the things of God, I don't care what the world thinks.'. 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. Festus announced that he had found no charges to accuse Paul of. 1. How did Agrippa and Bernice enter the auditorium? After his death (A.D. 40) she lived in incestuous connection with her brother Agrippa II. committing incest are treated as royalty. tnx, Your email address will not be published. Flavius Josephus, the Jewish historian, repeats. It's a boldness that you and I ought to crave for and long for, that we might always be ready in and out of season to give a reason for the hope that lies within useven if it makes us look foolish in the eyes of the world. It's a rather silly and stupid thing to do. So, Apostle Paul defended himself before Festus and he preached Jesus Christ to him. Queen Berenice is infamous for being the traitorous lover of Titus and for rejecting the Great Rebellion against Rome, along with her brother Agrippa II. He's a Jew, you understand. g%b)AMIB%0> %Ja ZGlqf{MUS5wGxFI, Help JWA continue to lift up Jewish womens stories, this month and every month, by. 29 (1980): 8695. It is not a complete family tree. Gospel of John is devoted to the 24 hours later married Herodiass daughter Salome, his grandniece. Paul denied his accusation, pointing out that King Agrippa knew that what he was saying was the truth. Later she married her great-uncle Philip the Tetrarch. (LogOut/ He offers us a way out. John the Baptist rebuked Antipas for marrying Herodias, his brothers wife, while his brother was still aliveagainst the law of Moses. He explains her positive portrait as a prisoner ; s grandfather executed his father died in A.D. 44, II. 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