Definition: Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem.
Explanation: Okay, let's break down this short passage from Acts 25:1. It’s a little mysterious, but it tells us a lot about what happened just before a big event. Here’s the simple explanation: “Now when Festus was come into the province…” – This means that someone named Festus – who is a high-ranking official in the Roman government – traveled to the region (the province) where the story of this passage takes place. “…after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem.” - This is the key part! “Caesarea” is a city in Israel, and “Jerusalem” was the capital city of Judea at the time. Festus traveled from Caesaria to Jerusalem. He went up to the capital city to be officially appointed as a high-ranking official. So, basically, this verse tells us that Festus was being formally appointed as a leader in the region. What’s the big deal? This is where things get interesting and somewhat confusing for the listeners. The Bible doesn't explicitly say why Festus was being appointed. It sets up a situation where there’s a dispute about who should be in charge. This verse is a setup for a later story – a disagreement about who should lead the Jewish community. In short, it's a brief moment of transition, with Festus being officially chosen as a leader, setting the stage for a conflict to come. --- Do you want me to: Explain another verse? Provide more context about the story that follows?