Acts 12:21
On an appointed day Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat upon the throne, and delivered an oration to them.
In context
18 Now when day came, there was no little disturbance among the soldiers over what had become of Peter. 19 And after Herod searched for him and did not find him, he examined the sentries and ordered that they should be put to death. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and spent time there.
20 Now Herod was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they came to him with one accord, and having persuaded Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king’s country for food. 21 On an appointed day Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat upon the throne, and delivered an oration to them. 22 And the people were shouting, “The voice of a god, and not of a man!” 23 Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him down, because he did not give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and breathed his last.
24 But the word of God increased and multiplied.
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- KJV King James Version
— Acts 12:21 in the KJV
And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.
- NIV New International Version
— Acts 12:21 in the NIV
On the appointed day Herod, wearing his royal robes, sat on his throne and delivered a public address to the people.