Acts 12:20 — Now Herod [Agrippa I] was extremely angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; an… — AMP | maBible

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20 Now Herod [Agrippa I] was extremely angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; and their delegates came to him in a united group, and after persuading Blastus, the king’s chamberlain [to support their cause], they asked for peace, because their country was fed by [imports of grain and other goods from] the king’s country.

Passage themes

The Phoenician cities — them of Tyre and Sidon
Avoiding confrontation — desired peace
Depending for bread — their country was nourished by the king’s country

Notes and references

Nothing is known about the reason for Herod’s hatred. It may have had something to do with competition between Caesarea Maritima and the two northern cities, since all three were major sea ports.
I.e. a trusted, highly regarded chief officer.

Events in this chapter

12 — Mort d’Hérode Agrippa

About this book

Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc

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