# Connecting Statement:

Festus has brought Paul before King Agrippa.

# Agrippa

Agrippa was the current reigning king in Palestine, though he ruled over only a few territories. See how you translated this name in [Acts 25:13](../25/13.md).

# stretched out his hand

"held out his hand" or "gestured with his hand"

# made his defense

The abstract noun "defense" can be stated as a verb. Alternate translation: "began to defend himself against those who were accusing him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-abstractnouns]])