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Herod Arippa II.
Herod Agrippa II was the son of Agrippa I and a later ruler of territories formerly governed by Philip and Lysanias. Paul made his defense before Agrippa and his sister Berenice.
Definition
Herod Agrippa II was the son of Herod Agrippa I. Claudius appointed him tetrarch of the former provinces of Philip and Lysanias and gave him the title of king. He later enlarged Caesarea Philippi and called it Neronias in honor of Nero.
Biblical Usage
Paul made his defense before Agrippa II and his sister Berenice at Caesarea. Agrippa is therefore associated in Acts with hearing the apostle’s explanation of his case and faith.
Historical Background
Agrippa II died at Rome in A.D. 100, during the third year of the emperor Trajan. His territories had previously been governed by Philip and Lysanias.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary
The son of Herod Agrippa I. and Cypros. The emperor Claudius made him tetrarch of the provinces of Philip and Lysanias, with the title of king (Acts 25:13; 26:2, 7). He enlarged the city of Caesarea Philippi, and called it Neronias, in honour of Nero. It was before him and his sister that Paul made his defence at Caesarea (Acts 25:12-27). He died at Rome A.D. 100, in the third year of the emperor Trajan.