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Agrippa I.

People & Groups • New Testament
Agrippa I was the Herodian king who persecuted the early church, killed James, imprisoned Peter, and died at Caesarea under divine judgment.
Biblical Usage
Agrippa I persecuted the early Christians, killed James, and imprisoned Peter. He later died at Caesarea, being eaten by worms, under the judgment described in Acts.
Scripture References
Acts 12:1-4 Acts 12:23