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 Though he ruled over only a few territories, Agrippa was the current reigning king in Palestine. Bernice was his sister. See how you translated these names in [Acts 25:13](../25/13.md).
 
-# Connecting Statement:
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-Festus again gives information about Paul's case to King Agrippa.
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 # with much ceremony
 
 "with a great ceremony to honor them"