# General Information:

King Agrippa and Bernice are new people in the story. Though he ruled over only a few territories, King Agrippa is the current reigning king in Palestine. Bernice is Agrippa's sister.(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-participants]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# Connecting Statement:

Festus explains Paul's case to King Agrippa.

# Now

This word marks the beginning of a new event in the story.

# to pay an official visit to Festus

"to visit Festus concerning official matters"