Bible Timeline · The Early Church

Herod imprisons Peter

Approximately AD 40, lasting about 1 day. 3 verses describe this event, involving Simon, Herod Agrippa I.

Scripture

  • Acts 12:3

    And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)

  • Acts 12:4

    And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.

  • Acts 12:5

    Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.