18 At daylight, there was a great commotion among the soldiers as to what had become of Peter. 19 After Herod had searched and did not find him, he interrogated the guards and ordered their execution. Then Herod went down from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there.(A)

Herod’s Death

20 Herod had been very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. Together they presented themselves before him. After winning over Blastus, who was in charge of the king’s bedroom, they asked for peace, because their country was supplied with food from the king’s country.(B)

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Explorer Bible for Kids--hardcover
CSB Explorer Bible for Kids--hardcover
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $17.50
Save: $17.49 (50%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Grace Bible for Kids--soft leather-look, blue
CSB Grace Bible for Kids--soft leather-look, blue
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $24.99
Save: $20.00 (44%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Connecting Scripture New Testament--hardcover
CSB Connecting Scripture New Testament--hardcover
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $29.70
Save: $15.29 (34%)
CSB Super Giant-Print Reference Bible--soft leather-look, brown
CSB Super Giant-Print Reference Bible--soft leather-look, brown
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $19.89
Save: $10.10 (34%)