very angry

This phrase translates a word that speaks of a person being so angry that he is ready to kill other people.

They went to him with one purpose

"Men representing the people of Tyre and Sidon went with one purpose to talk with Herod"

"after these men persuaded Blastus"

a man's name

This phrase refers to a person who assists the king in his personal life, not necessarily his work as ruler.

"these men requested peace"

"the people of Tyre and Sidon bought all their food from the people that Herod ruled"