25:9-12
Festus wanted to keep in with the Jews. This was probably because the Jews had a reputation as potential troublemakers, and he wanted peace during his time there. So Festus was inclined to send Paul to Jerusalem. It seems that Festus knew the charges had very little basis, otherwise he would have ordered Paul to Jerusalem. Paul sensed that he could well end up being sent to Jerusalem, as he knew how Roman governors acted. So he appealed to Caesar. As a Roman citizen he had the right to do this. Paul did this to avoid going to Jerusalem, and also in order to get to Rome. So Festus agrees to send Paul to Rome.
25:13-15
King Agrippa was from the infamous Herods, his father was Herod Agrippa I, and he was the great grandson of Herod the Great. He had been given rule over certain areas, including the temple in Jerusalem, by Emperor Claudius. His sister Bernice was his constant companion. He seemed to be very proud of himself. He came to visit Festus, and they discussed the case of Paul and that the Jews wanted him condemned.
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