16. But Peter continued knocking, and when they had opened the door and saw him, they were astonished.
17. But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to be silent, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go make these things known unto James and to the brethren. And he departed and went to another place.
18. Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers concerning what was become of Peter.
19. And when Herod had sought for him and found him not, he examined the guards and commanded that they should be taken away. Then he went down from Judaea to Caesarea and abode there.
20. And Herod was highly displeased with those of Tyre and Sidon, but they came with one accord to him, and, having bribed Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace because their lands were supplied through those of the king’s.
21. And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne and made an oration unto them.