Bernice
Bernice, a Jewish princess and sister of King Agrippa II, heard Paul's defense.
The name Bernice means “one that brings victory”
FemaleNew Testament eraNew Testament1 book5 verses
Summary
A woman living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Acts 25:13; only referred to as Bernice (Βερνίκη).
Events
Dates are approximate
- Agrippa and Bernice meet Festusc. AD 56
- Paul goes before Agrippac. AD 56
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- ΒερνίκηBernice
Mentions
Includes 2 verses that refer to Bernice without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus.
- The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the auditorium, along with the commanders and leading men of the city. And Festus ordered that Paul be brought in.
- Acts 26:8Referred to, not namedWhy would any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?
- Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them.
- Acts 26:31Referred to, not namedOn their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.”