Jump to: Hitchcock's • Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Agrippa is a name associated with several rulers from the Herodian dynasty, prominently featured in the New Testament. The most notable figures bearing this name are Herod Agrippa I and Herod Agrippa II, both of whom played significant roles in the early Christian narrative.Herod Agrippa I Herod Agrippa I, also known simply as Agrippa, was the grandson of Herod the Great and the son of Aristobulus IV and Berenice. He ruled as king over various territories, including Judea, from AD 37 to 44. Agrippa I is best known in the biblical account for his persecution of the early church. In Acts 12, he is described as having "laid hands on some who belonged to the church to harm them" (Acts 12:1). He ordered the execution of James, the brother of John, and imprisoned Peter, intending to bring him to public trial after the Passover (Acts 12:2-4). However, Peter was miraculously freed from prison by an angel of the Lord (Acts 12:7-10). Agrippa I's reign ended abruptly when he was struck down by an angel of the Lord for not giving glory to God, as recounted in Acts 12:21-23. During a public address, the people acclaimed him as a god, and "immediately, because he did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died" (Acts 12:23). Herod Agrippa II Herod Agrippa II, the son of Agrippa I, was the last ruler of the Herodian dynasty. He was educated in Rome and was given authority over the temple in Jerusalem and the power to appoint the high priest. Agrippa II is most famously known for his encounter with the Apostle Paul, as recorded in Acts 25 and 26. When Paul was imprisoned in Caesarea, he was brought before Agrippa II and his sister Bernice. Paul used this opportunity to present his defense and share his testimony of conversion to Christianity. Agrippa II's response to Paul's persuasive speech is recorded in Acts 26:28: "Then Agrippa said to Paul, 'Can you persuade me in such a short time to become a Christian?'" . Although Agrippa II was intrigued by Paul's message, he did not convert to Christianity. Agrippa II's reign was marked by his attempts to mediate between the Jewish population and the Roman authorities, but he ultimately failed to prevent the Jewish revolt against Rome, which led to the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. Historical and Theological Significance The accounts of Agrippa I and II in the New Testament highlight the tension between the early Christian church and the ruling authorities. Agrippa I's persecution of Christians and his subsequent divine judgment serve as a reminder of God's sovereignty and justice. Meanwhile, Agrippa II's interaction with Paul underscores the spread of the Gospel message beyond Jewish boundaries and into the broader Roman world. The Herodian rulers, including Agrippa I and II, are often seen as figures who, despite their political power, were unable to thwart the divine plan of God as revealed through the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and the early church. Their accounts are a testament to the enduring power of the Gospel and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom over earthly authorities. Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary Agrippaone who causes great pain at his birth Smith's Bible Dictionary Agrippa[HEROD] ATS Bible Dictionary AgrippaSee HEROD 3, 4. Easton's Bible Dictionary Agrippa I.The grandson of Herod the Great, and son of Aristobulus and Bernice. The Roman emperor Caligula made him governor first of the territories of Philip, then of the tetrarchy of Lysanias, with the title of king ("king Herod"), and finally of that of Antipas, who was banished, and of Samaria and Judea. Thus he became ruler over the whole of Palestine. He was a persecutor of the early Christians. He slew James, and imprisoned Peter (Acts 12:1-4). He died at Caesarea, being "eaten of worms" (Acts 12:23), A.D. 44. (Comp. Josephus, Ant. xix. 8.) Agrippa II. 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. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia AGRIPPAa-grip'-a. See HEROD. Greek 67. Agrippas -- Agrippa, the name of two descendant of Herod the ... ... Agrippa, the name of two descendant of Herod the Great. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Agrippas Phonetic Spelling: (ag-rip'-pas) Short ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/67.htm - 6k 959. Bernike -- Berenice, Bernice, daughter of Herod Agrippa I 986. Blastos -- Blastus, the chamberlain of Herod Agrippa I 2264. Herodes -- perhaps "son of a hero," Herod, the name of ... 1409. Drousilla -- Drusilla, a member of the Herodian family Library Agrippa How Claudius Restored to Agrippa his Grandfathers Kingdoms and ... Of the Navigation of King Agrippa to Rome, to Tiberius Caesar; and ... What Things were done by Agrippa at Jerusalem when He was Returned ... How Herod Twice Sailed to Agrippa; and How Upon the Complaint in ... What Things King Agrippa did for Claudius; and How Claudius when ... Agrippa, who was Also Called Herod, Having Persecuted the Apostles ... Paul Before Festus and Agrippa. Now King Agrippa Sent an Army to Make Themselves Masters of the ... What Things were done after the Death of Agrippa; and How Claudius ... Thesaurus Agrippa (12 Occurrences)... Easton's Bible Dictionary Agrippa I. The grandson of Herod the Great, and son of Aristobulus and Bernice. ... (Comp. Josephus, Ant. xix. 8.). Agrippa II. ... /a/agrippa.htm - 11k Bernice (4 Occurrences) Festus (14 Occurrences) Porcius (1 Occurrence) Drusilla (1 Occurrence) Almost (27 Occurrences) Claudius (3 Occurrences) Abilene (1 Occurrence) Tiberias (3 Occurrences) Caesarea (20 Occurrences) Resources Who was Herod Agrippa II? | GotQuestions.orgWho was Herod Agrippa I? | GotQuestions.org Who is Drusilla in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Agrippa (12 Occurrences)Acts 25:13 Acts 25:22 Acts 25:23 Acts 25:24 Acts 25:26 Acts 26:1 Acts 26:2 Acts 26:7 Acts 26:19 Acts 26:27 Acts 26:28 Acts 26:32 Subtopics Related Terms |
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