He imprisoned Peter and ordered the death of James the brother of John. The Jewish historian Josephus records an account of Agrippa’s hosting of games in honor of Emperor Claudius that supports the Bible story of what happened to Agrippa. At these games in Caesarea, Agrippa wore a robe evidently made with silver thread or some form of silver adornment. When he took the stage to address the people at the games, the sun reflected off the silver of his robe. In response to the dazzling sight, the people called out that they were hearing from a god. Herod did not correct them. He did not give glory to God. He took the praise for himself and not long after experienced stomach pains. He died five days
He imprisoned Peter and ordered the death of James the brother of John. The Jewish historian Josephus records an account of Agrippa’s hosting of games in honor of Emperor Claudius that supports the Bible story of what happened to Agrippa. At these games in Caesarea, Agrippa wore a robe evidently made with silver thread or some form of silver adornment. When he took the stage to address the people at the games, the sun reflected off the silver of his robe. In response to the dazzling sight, the people called out that they were hearing from a god. Herod did not correct them. He did not give glory to God. He took the praise for himself and not long after experienced stomach pains. He died five days