Acts 12:21

“And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And upon a set day,.... Either on some feast day of divine appointment, as a feast day was by the Jews called "a stated…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

And upon a set day - An appointed, public day. This was the second day of the sports and games which Herod celebrated in…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Upon a set day, etc. - A day on which games, etc., were exhibited in honor of the Roman emperor. What this refers to, we…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 12:20-25

In these verses we have,

I. The death of Herod. God reckoned with him, not only for his putting James to death, but for…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

And upon a set day The day was one appointed (as Josephus tells us) for holding a festival on which to make vows for…