en_tn_condensed/act/25/06.md

down to Caesarea

Jerusalem is higher geographically than Caesarea. It was common to speak of coming down from Jerusalem.

sat on the judgment seat

Here "judgment seat" refers to Festus' ruling as judge over Paul's trial. Alternate translation: "sat upon the seat where he acted as judge" or "sat down as judge" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)

Paul to be brought to him

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "his soldiers bring Paul to him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)