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Bernice, Or Berenice
Bernice, or Berenice, was a daughter of Herod Agrippa I who visited Festus with her brother Agrippa II when Paul was examined at Caesarea.
Definition
Bernice, or Berenice, was the eldest daughter of Herod Agrippa I. She was associated with her brother Agrippa II and visited Festus when he became procurator of Judea.
Biblical Usage
Bernice is mentioned with Agrippa II when they visited Festus and heard Paul’s defense at Caesarea.
Historical Background
She was first married to her uncle Herod, king of Chalcis. After his death, she lived under circumstances of great suspicion with Agrippa II.
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Smith's Bible Dictionary
(bringing victory), the eldest daughter of Herod Agrippa I. (Acts 12:1) etc. She was first married to her uncle Herod, king of Chaleis, and after his death (A.D. 48) she lived under circumstances of great suspicion with her own brother, Agrippa II., in connection with whom she is mentioned, (Acts 25:13,23; 26:30) as having visited Festus on his appointment as procurator of Judea.