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The same name traced across the biblical canon and the Second Temple texts, side by side.

Porcius (Man living at the time of the New Testament)

Festus's family name. Porcius Festus took over from Felix as governor of Judea, and Paul made his defence in front of him.

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Festus's family name. Porcius Festus took over from Felix as governor of Judea, and Paul made his defence in front of him.

Who this is

The family name, or nomen, of Porcius Festus, the Roman procurator who succeeded Felix as governor of Judea and before whom Paul defended himself (Acts 24:27). See Festus for his role in Paul's trial and appeal to Caesar.

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  • Acts 24:27

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