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Acts 12:21
And on a set day, clothed in royal apparel and sitting on the elevated seat [of honour], Herod made a public oration to them.
Acts 12:21 · Darby Bible
Acts 12:21 in other translations
And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.
On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people.
On an appointed day, Herod dressed himself in royal clothing, sat on the throne, and gave a speech to them.
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In context
18 And when it was day there was no small disturbance among the soldiers, what then was become of Peter.
19 And Herod having sought him and not found him, having examined the guards, commanded [them] to be executed. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea and stayed [there].
20 And he was in bitter hostility with [the] Tyrians and Sidonians; but they came to him with one accord, and, having gained Blastus the king's chamberlain, sought peace, because their country was nourished by the king's.
21 And on a set day, clothed in royal apparel and sitting on the elevated seat [of honour], Herod made a public oration to them.
22 And the people cried out, Agod's voice and not a man's.
23 And immediately an angel of [the] Lord smote him, because he did not give the glory to God, and he expired, eaten of worms.
24 But the word of God grew and spread itself.
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