20. He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they got together and asked for a meeting with him. This was because they depended on the king's country to supply them with food. They gained the support of Blastus and asked for peace. Blastus was a trusted personal servant of the king.
21. The appointed day came. Herod was seated on his throne. He was wearing his royal robes. He made a speech to the people.
22. Then they shouted, "This is the voice of a god. It's not the voice of a man."
23. Right away an angel of the Lord struck Herod down. Herod had not given praise to God. So he was eaten by worms and died.