Festus. He was procurator only about two years (A.D. 60-62) when he died. Knowing the turbulence of the Jews, he wished to have the support of the priestly party. Hence his favour to them, in seeking to induce Paul to go to Jerusalem for trial, though Festus may not have known the reason of the request. Josephus commends him as. rooter-out of robbers and the Sicarii (Acts 21:38). See Wars, 11. xiv. 1.
was come. Greek. epibaino. See Acts 20:18.
into. to.
province. See Acts 23:34. Caesarea. See Acts 8:40.
to. unto. Greek. eis. App-104.