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### Who was king Herod? ### Who was king Herod?
This King Herod was Herod Agrippa. The Jewish people like this Herod. He wanted them to like him. Because of this, he began to persecute the Christian leaders (see: Acts 12:3). This King Herod was Herod Agrippa. The Jewish people liked this Herod. He wanted them to like him. Because of this, he began to persecute the Christian leaders (see: Acts 12:3).
See: King Herod; Persecute (Persecution) See: [King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md); [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md)
### How did king Herod “lay hands on” some of the church? ### How did king Herod “lay hands on” some of the church?
Herod laid hands on people. That is, he persecuted Christians Herod laid hands on people. That is, he persecuted Christians
See: Persecute (Persecution); Laying on of Hands; King Herod See: [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md); [Laying on of Hands ](../articles/layinghands.md); [King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md)
### What did Herod plan to do to Peter? ### What did Herod plan to do to Peter?
Herod planned to kill Peter. He planned to bring Peter before the people and kill him in the way he killed James. Herod wanted people to see Peter being killed. Herod planned to kill Peter. He planned to bring Peter before the people and kill him in the way he killed James. Herod wanted people to see Peter being killed.
See: King Herod See: [King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md)
### Who were “those in the church”? ### Who were “those in the church”?
“Those in the church” were people who believed in Jesus. “Those in the church” were people who believed in Jesus.
See: Church See: [Church](../articles/church.md)
#### What were the “days of unleavened bread”? #### What were the “days of unleavened bread”?
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See: Acts 16:25-26 See: Acts 16:25-26
See: Pray (Prayer); Angel See: [Pray (Prayer)](../articles/prayprayer.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md)
### What was an angel? ### What was an angel?
See: Angel See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md)
### How did a light come into the prison cell? ### How did a light come into the prison cell?
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1. The light was from the angel. 1. The light was from the angel.
See: Glory (Glorify); Light and Darkness (metaphor); Angel See: [Glory (Glorify)](../articles/glory.md); [Light and Darkness (Metaphor)](../articles/lightdarkness.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md)
### How did the light help Peter? ### How did the light help Peter?
The light helped Peter find his clothes and sandals and put them on before they left the prison cell. It was very dark in the night of the prison and the angel wanted Peter to get up quickly before the guards woke up. The light helped Peter find his clothes and sandals and put them on before they left the prison cell. It was very dark in the night of the prison and the angel wanted Peter to get up quickly before the guards woke up.
See: Angel See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md)
### What was an outer garment? ### What was an outer garment?
An outer garment was worn for going outside a house or building. It is a type of coat. An outer garment was worn for going outside a house or building. It is a type of coat.
What was a vision? What was a vision?
See: Vision See: [Vision)](../articles/vision.md)
### What was an iron gate? ### What was an iron gate?
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Peter “came to himself” when he knew his release from prison was real. That is, he knew he was not dreaming and he was thinking clearly. He was not confused. Peter knew God sent an angel. Peter “came to himself” when he knew his release from prison was real. That is, he knew he was not dreaming and he was thinking clearly. He was not confused. Peter knew God sent an angel.
See: Angel See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md)
## 12:12-19 ## 12:12-19
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Luke wrote both names of Marys son because he had both a Jewish name, John, and a Roman name, Mark. There were other people in Acts who had two names. Saul was also Paul (see: Acts 13:9). Scholars think this John Mark was the same Mark in other places in the Bible (see: Colossians 4:10; Philemon 24; 2 Timothy 4:11; 1 Peter 5:13). Scholars also think Mark wrote the gospel of Mark. Luke wrote both names of Marys son because he had both a Jewish name, John, and a Roman name, Mark. There were other people in Acts who had two names. Saul was also Paul (see: Acts 13:9). Scholars think this John Mark was the same Mark in other places in the Bible (see: Colossians 4:10; Philemon 24; 2 Timothy 4:11; 1 Peter 5:13). Scholars also think Mark wrote the gospel of Mark.
See: Gospel See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md)
### ow did the servant girl know Peters voice? ### How did the servant girl know Peters voice?HH
The servant knew Peters voice because Peter was from Galilee. People in Galilee spoke in the same way and this was different than how other people spoke (see: Matthew 26:73). She also knew the sound of Peters voice because she heard him speak before this. The servant knew Peters voice because Peter was from Galilee. People in Galilee spoke in the same way and this was different than how other people spoke (see: Matthew 26:73). She also knew the sound of Peters voice because she heard him speak before this.
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Some scholars think the people did not think it was Peter who was at the door because they did not know Peter escaped from prison even though they prayed for him. They prayed for James but Herod killed him. Other scholars think they did not believe what a woman said about Peter in the same way the disciples did not believe the women who told them that Jesus was alive again (see: Luke 24:9-11). Some scholars think the people did not think it was Peter who was at the door because they did not know Peter escaped from prison even though they prayed for him. They prayed for James but Herod killed him. Other scholars think they did not believe what a woman said about Peter in the same way the disciples did not believe the women who told them that Jesus was alive again (see: Luke 24:9-11).
See: Pray (Prayer); King Herod; Disciple; Resurrect (Resurrection) See: [Pray (Prayer)](../articles/prayprayer.md); [King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md)
### Why did the disciples say, “it is his angel”? ### Why did the disciples say, “it is his angel”?
Some scholars think the disciples believed it was Peters spirit that was outside the house. They thought Peter became an angel. In ancient times, some Jewish people wrongly thought that certain people become angels after they die. Other scholars think the disciples thought the angel was an angel who protected Peter. They believed there were angels guarding people (see: Psalm 91:11; Matthew 18:10; Hebrews 1:4; Acts 12:7-10). Some scholars think the disciples believed it was Peters spirit that was outside the house. They thought Peter became an angel. In ancient times, some Jewish people wrongly thought that certain people become angels after they die. Other scholars think the disciples thought the angel was an angel who protected Peter. They believed there were angels guarding people (see: Psalm 91:11; Matthew 18:10; Hebrews 1:4; Acts 12:7-10).
See: Angel; Spirit (Spiritual); Disciple See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md); [Spirit (Spiritual)](../articles/spiritspiritual.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md)
### Why did Peter want the people to be silent? ### Why did Peter want the people to be silent?
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Peter wanted James and others to know that he escaped prison. This is because they were Christian leaders in this area (see Acts: 15:13; 21:18). Peter wanted James and others to know that he escaped prison. This is because they were Christian leaders in this area (see Acts: 15:13; 21:18).
See: Family of God See: [Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md)
### Why did Peter leave so soon? ### Why did Peter leave so soon?
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1. He went to Lydda and Joppa (see: Acts 10:9-48). 1. He went to Lydda and Joppa (see: Acts 10:9-48).
1. He was out of the area for awhile but he came back to Jerusalem to meet with other Christian leaders (see: Acts 15:1-7). 1. He was out of the area for a while but he came back to Jerusalem to meet with other Christian leaders (see: Acts 15:1-7).
See Map: Antioch; Lydda; Joppa See Map: Antioch; Lydda; Joppa
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Herod killed the guards because Roman law allowed the same penalty for the guards the prisoner was going to have if the guards let the prisoner escape. They failed to keep Peter in prison and Peter was going to be executed. Therefore, Herod carried out Peters penalty on the guards. The guards were killed. Herod killed the guards because Roman law allowed the same penalty for the guards the prisoner was going to have if the guards let the prisoner escape. They failed to keep Peter in prison and Peter was going to be executed. Therefore, Herod carried out Peters penalty on the guards. The guards were killed.
See: King Herod See: [King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md)
### Why did Herod go to Caesarea? ### Why did Herod go to Caesarea?
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1. He went to help settle a trade disagreement between his country and the cities of Tyre and Sidon. The people of those cities persuaded King Herods assistant, Blastus, to help them settle the dispute because their food came from the place Herod Agrippa ruled. The food was mostly wheat from Galilee. During the festival, Herod spoke so that people would know that there was peace between himself and the cities of Tyre and Sidon. 1. He went to help settle a trade disagreement between his country and the cities of Tyre and Sidon. The people of those cities persuaded King Herods assistant, Blastus, to help them settle the dispute because their food came from the place Herod Agrippa ruled. The food was mostly wheat from Galilee. During the festival, Herod spoke so that people would know that there was peace between himself and the cities of Tyre and Sidon.
See: King Herod See: [King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md)
See: Map: Judea; Caesarea; Tyre; Sidon; Galilee See: Map: Judea; Caesarea; Tyre; Sidon; Galilee
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The people thought Herod was a god and not a man because his royal clothing was made from silver that shone brightly and beautifully. It made the people afraid. Also, the people from Tyre and Sidon praised him in the same way they praised a god. The people thought Herod was a god and not a man because his royal clothing was made from silver that shone brightly and beautifully. It made the people afraid. Also, the people from Tyre and Sidon praised him in the same way they praised a god.
See: King Herod; False gods; Praise See: [King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md); [False gods](../articles/falsegods.md); [Praise](../articles/praise.md)
See Map: Tyre; Sidon See Map: Tyre; Sidon
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The angel made Herod become sick and die. Herod accepted the praise of being a god and did not give God the glory for being God. Another ancient Jewish writer wrote that Herod did not tell the people to stop praising him. The angel made Herod become sick and die. Herod accepted the praise of being a god and did not give God the glory for being God. Another ancient Jewish writer wrote that Herod did not tell the people to stop praising him.
See: Angel; King Herod; Praise; False gods; Glory (Glorify) See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md); [King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md); Praise; False gods; Glory (Glorify)
### What were the “worms”? ### What were the “worms”?
The “worms”(σκωληκόβρωτος/g4662) were crawling insects. Some ate plants (see: Exodus 16:20) but others ate meat (see: Job 7:5). Sometimes they were inside a persons body and made the person ill. Some scholars think they were a metaphor. Luke wrote that Herod died from a disease. Other scholars think Luke wanted to say God judged Herod (see: Isaiah 66:24). The “worms”(σκωληκόβρωτος/g4662) were crawling insects. Some ate plants (see: Exodus 16:20) but others ate meat (see: Job 7:5). Sometimes they were inside a persons body and made the person ill. Some scholars think they were a metaphor. Luke wrote that Herod died from a disease. Other scholars think Luke wanted to say God judged Herod (see: Isaiah 66:24).
See: Metaphor; King Herod; Judge (Judgment) See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md)
### How did Herod die? ### How did Herod die?
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See: Deuteronomy 32:39; Luke 1:20; 19:44; Acts 5:1-11; 8:10,20-23 See: Deuteronomy 32:39; Luke 1:20; 19:44; Acts 5:1-11; 8:10,20-23
See: King Herod; Angel See: [King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md)
### How did the word of God increase and multiple? ### How did the word of God increase and multiple?
The word of God increased and multiplied. This is a metaphor. More and more people believed in Jesus (see: Acts 6:7). The word of God increased and multiplied. This is a metaphor. More and more people believed in Jesus (see: Acts 6:7).
See: Word of God See: [Word of God](../articles/wordofgod.md)
### What was the mission of Barnabas and Saul? ### What was the mission of Barnabas and Saul?
Paul and Silas served God in a certain way. The Christians in Antioch gave Barnabas and Saul money to bring to the poor Christians in Judea (see: Acts 11:29-30) to help them because they were about to have a famine. Paul and Silas served God in a certain way. The Christians in Antioch gave Barnabas and Saul money to bring to the poor Christians in Judea (see: Acts 11:29-30) to help them because they were about to have a famine.
See: Famine See: [Famine](../articles/famine.md)
See Map: Antioch; Judea See Map: Antioch; Judea
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Some ancient copies of the Greek New Testament say that Barnabas returned from Jerusalem. Older and more ancient copies of the Greek New Testament say that Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem. Scholars think Luke wrote that Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem. Some ancient copies of the Greek New Testament say that Barnabas returned from Jerusalem. Older and more ancient copies of the Greek New Testament say that Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem. Scholars think Luke wrote that Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem.
See: Differences in Ancient Copies of the Bible See: [Differences in the Ancient Copies of the Bible](../articles/differencesbible.md)