19. Herod gave orders to search for him, but they could not find him. So he had the guards questioned and ordered them to be put to death.After this, Herod left Judea and spent some time in Caesarea.
20. Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, so they went in a group to see him. First they convinced Blastus, the man in charge of the palace, that he should help them. Then they went to Herod and asked him for peace, because their country got its food supplies from the king's country.
21. On a chosen day Herod put on his royal robes, sat on his throne, and made a speech to the people.
22. “It isn't a man speaking, but a god!” they shouted.
23. At once the angel of the Lord struck Herod down, because he did not give honour to God. He was eaten by worms and died.
24. Meanwhile the word of God continued to spread and grow.
25. Barnabas and Saul finished their mission and returned from Jerusalem, taking John Mark with them.