Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem.
Festus, coming to Jerusalem, is urged to have Paul tried there-Hedeclines, but promises the parties a hearing at Caesarea (25:1-5)
Now when Festus was come into the province, [eparchia (G1885)]. Judea belonged to the Roman province of Syria, which was under the imperial rule, and administered by a Procurator [epitropos (G2012)]. See the note at Acts 13:7.
After three days he ascended from Cesarea to Jerusalem - to make himself acquainted with the great central city of his government without delay.