Agrippa
The name Agrippa means “one who causes great pain at his birth.” Agrippa is mentioned in 12 verses of the Bible, first in Acts 25:13.
Who was Agrippa?
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.
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Agrippa
- Acts 25:13
And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Cesarea to salute Festus.
- Acts 26:1
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:
- Acts 26:7
Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope’s sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews.
- Acts 26:19
Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:
- Acts 26:28
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
- Acts 26:32
Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Cesar.
Timeline of Agrippa's life
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 56 AD | Agrippa and Bernice meet Festus |
| 56 AD | Paul goes before Agrippa |