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Acts 12:21
And upon a day appointed, Herod being arrayed in kingly apparel, sat in the judgment seat and made an oration to them.
Acts 12:21 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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 Now when day was come, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.
19 And when Herod had sought for him and found him not, having examined the keepers, he commanded they should be put to death. And going down from Judea to Caesarea, he abode there.
20 And he was angry with the Tyrians and the Sidonians. But they with one accord came to him: and, having gained Blastus who was the king's chamberlain, they desired peace, because their countries were nourished by him.
21 And upon a day appointed, Herod being arrayed in kingly apparel, sat in the judgment seat and made an oration to them.
22 And the people made acclamation, saying: It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.
23 And forthwith an angel of the Lord struck him, because he had not given the honour to God: and, being eaten up by worms, he gave up the ghost.
24 But the word of the Lord increased and multiplied.
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