12 20 He had for some time been furiously angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, who now by common agreement presented themselves at his court. There they won over Blastus the royal chamberlain, and sued for peace, because their country drew its supplies from the king's territory. 12 21 So, on an appointed day, attired in his royal robes and seated on the rostrum, 12 22 Herod harangued them; and the populace shouted back, 'It is a god speaking, not a man!' 12 23 Instantly an angel of the Lord struck him down, because he had usurped the honour due to God; he was eaten up with worms and died.
12 24 Meanwhile the word of God continued to grow and spread.