Festus in Biblical History

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Who is Festus?
FES'TUS
, POR'CIUS, succeeded Felix, a.d. 60, in the government of Judaea, and died in 62. Acts 24:27. Paul had a hearing before him on sundry charges, and Festus would have released him if Paul had not appealed to the emperor. Acts 26:32. Josephus gives him a good character as an efficient ruler, especially because he did his best to rid the country of robbers.

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