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King Agrippa II — the last Herodian king, who heard Paul's defense in Acts
Also known as King Agrippa, Herod Agrippa II
Attested by Josephus (Antiquities 20, Jewish War 2) as the last Herodian king; also attested on coins minted during his reign
The great-grandson of Herod the Great. Paul made his famous defense before Agrippa in Acts 25-26, prompting Agrippa's response: 'In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?' He was deeply familiar with Jewish customs and Scripture, making him a particularly significant audience for Paul's testimony. Not the same as his father Herod Agrippa (Agrippa I), who killed James and imprisoned Peter.
2 chapters across 1 book
Agrippa is introduced as the perfect consultant for Festus's dilemma — a Roman-client king who understands Jewish law well enough to help decode what is essentially a theological dispute Festus can't parse.
Paul Opens His CaseActs 26:1-3Agrippa has just granted Paul permission to speak, giving him the floor to make his full case — Paul immediately acknowledges Agrippa's Jewish knowledge as a strategic advantage for his argument.
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