Bible Dictionary
Agrippa II.
Agrippa II was the Herodian ruler before whom Paul gave his defense. He governed territories in the region and heard the apostle’s testimony concerning Christ.
Definition
Agrippa II was the son of Agrippa I and a member of the Herodian family. He held authority over Chalcis and later received the rank of king with government over the tetrarchies of Philip and Lysanias.
Biblical Usage
Paul delivered the defense recorded in Acts before Agrippa II. The king heard Paul’s testimony concerning the apostle’s faith and ministry.
Historical Background
Agrippa II was born at Rome and was the brother of Bernice and Drusilla. He supervised the Temple of Jerusalem for a time and died at Rome, the last of his family, at about seventy years of age.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary
Son of the foregoing, was born at Rome, A.D. 27. He was the brother of Bernice and Drusilla. The Emperor Claudius (A.D. 48) invested him with the office of superintendent of the Temple of Jerusalem, and made him governor (A.D. 50) of Chalcis. He was afterwards raised to the rank of king, and made governor over the tetrarchy of Philip and Lysanias (Acts 25:13; 26:2, 7). It was before him that Paul delivered (A.D. 59) his speech recorded in Acts 26. His private life was very profligate. He died (the last of his race) at Rome, at the age of about seventy years, A.D. 100.