Agrippa II (sources)
Survey of ancient sources on Agrippa II.
Overview
The writings of Flavius Josephus are the major source of information for the life and deeds of King Herod Agrippa II. He is also mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles.
Jewish sources
Josephus, Jewish Antiquities
Ant XVIII 5, 4 -- Agrippa had by Cypros two sons and three daughters, which daughters were named Berenice, Mariamne, and Drusilla; but the names of the sons were [Herod] Agrippa [II] and Drusus, of which Drusus died before he came to the years of puberty.
Christian sources
=Acts of the Apostles
Acts.25.13 Now when some days had passed, Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus. Acts.25.22 Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” said he, “you will hear him.” Acts.25.23 So on the next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp, and they entered the audience hall with the military tribunes and the prominent men of the city. Then, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in. Acts.25.24 And Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man about whom the whole Jewish people petitioned me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he ought not to live any longer. Acts.25.26 But I have nothing definite to write to my lord about him. Therefore I have brought him before you all, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that, after we have examined him, I may have something to write. Acts.26.1 So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense: Acts.26.2 “I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am going to make my defense today against all the accusations of the Jews, Acts.26.19 “Therefore, O King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, Acts.26.27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe.” Acts.26.28 And Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?” Acts.26.32 And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.”
Roman sources
Photius
Tacitus
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