And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.
So on the big day, Herod got all dressed up in his fancy royal outfit, sat on his throne, and gave this whole speech to the crowd.
Herod put on his best show for the people, not knowing what was coming next.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, King Herod Agrippa I was a ruler appointed by Rome over Judea, who had recently executed the apostle James and imprisoned Peter as part of his efforts to please the Jewish leaders. This verse describes an event in Caesarea where Herod, dressed in his royal robes, sat on his throne and delivered a speech to the people of Tyre and Sidon, who were dependent on his territory for food and had come to seek peace. The narrative highlights the contrast between Herod's earthly authority and the growing influence of the early Christian church.
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