en_tn/act/28/23.md

# General Information:

Here the word "they" refers to the Jewish leaders in Rome. The words "him," "his," and "He" and refer to Paul. (See: [Acts 28:17](../28/17.md))

# had set a day for him

"had chosen a time for him to speak to them"

# testified about the kingdom of God

Here "kingdom of God" stands for God's rule as king. Alternate translation: "told them about God's rule as king" or "told them how God would show himself as king" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# from the prophets

Here "the prophets" refers to what they wrote. Alternate translation: "from what the prophets wrote" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])