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New International Version
He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon; they now joined together and sought an audience with him. After securing the support of Blastus, a trusted personal servant of the king, they asked for peace, because they depended on the king’s country for their food supply.

New Living Translation
Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they sent a delegation to make peace with him because their cities were dependent upon Herod’s country for food. The delegates won the support of Blastus, Herod’s personal assistant,

English Standard Version
Now Herod was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they came to him with one accord, and having persuaded Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king’s country for food.

Berean Standard Bible
Now Herod was in a furious dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they convened before him. Having secured the support of Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their region depended on the king’s country for food.

Berean Literal Bible
Now he had been furiously angry withthe Tyrians and Sidonians, and they came to him with one accord. And having gained Blastus, whowas over the bedchamber of the king, they were seeking peace because of their region being nourished by the king's.

King James Bible
And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king'scountry.

New King James Version
Now Herod had been very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; but they came to him with one accord, and having made Blastus the king’s personal aide their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was supplied with food by the king’scountry.

New American Standard Bible
Now he was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; and with one mind they came to him, and having won over Blastus the king’s chamberlain, they were asking for peace, because their country was supportedwith grain from the king’s country.

NASB 1995
Now he was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; and with one accord they came to him, and having won over Blastus the king’s chamberlain, they were asking for peace, because their country was fed by the king’s country.

NASB 1977
Now he was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; and with one accord they came to him, and having won over Blastus the king’s chamberlain, they were asking for peace, because their country was fed by the king’s country.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now he was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; and with one accord they came to him, and having won over Blastus the king’s chamberlain, they were asking for peace, because their country was fed by the king’s country.

Amplified Bible
Now Herod [Agrippa I] was extremely angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; and their delegates came to him in a united group, and after persuading Blastus, the king’s chamberlain [to support their cause], they asked for peace, because their country was fed by [imports of grain and other goods from] the king’s country.

Christian Standard Bible
Herod had been very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. Together they presented themselves before him. After winning over Blastus, who was in charge of the king’s bedroom, they asked for peace, because their country was supplied with food from the king’s country.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He had been very angry with the Tyrians and Sidonians. Together they presented themselves before him. They won over Blastus, who was in charge of the king’s bedroom, and through him they asked for peace, because their country was supplied with food from the king’s country.

American Standard Version
Now he was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: and they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was fed from the king's country.

Contemporary English Version
Herod and the people of Tyre and Sidon were very angry with each other. But their country got its food supply from the region that he ruled. So a group of them went to see Blastus, who was one of Herod's high officials. They convinced Blastus that they wanted to make peace between their cities and Herod,

English Revised Version
Now he was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: and they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was fed from the king's country.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. They were going to meet with Herod. They had agreed on what they wanted to do: They enlisted the help of Blastus to ask Herod for terms of peace. This was because their cities depended on Herod for their food supply. (Blastus was in charge of the king's living quarters.)

Good News Translation
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.

International Standard Version
Now Herod had been in a violent quarrel with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they came to him as a group. After they had won over Blastus, who oversaw security for the king's sleeping quarters, they asked for a peace agreement because their country depended on the king's country for food.

NET Bible
Now Herod was having an angry quarrel with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they joined together and presented themselves before him. And after convincing Blastus, the king's personal assistant, to help them, they asked for peace, because their country's food supply was provided by the king's country.

New Heart English Bible
Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. They came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus, the king's personal aide, their friend, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king's country for food.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon. But they came with one accord to him, and having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace, because their country was nourished by the king's country.

Weymouth New Testament
Now the people of Tyre and Sidon had incurred Herod's violent displeasure. So they sent a large deputation to wait on him; and having secured the good will of Blastus, his treasurer, they begged the king to be friendly with them again, because their country was dependent on his for its food supply.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Now Herod was in a furious dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they convened before him. Having secured the support of Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their region depended on the king’s country for food.

World English Bible
Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. They came with one accord to him and, having made Blastus, the king’s personal aide, their friend, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king’s country for food.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And Herod was highly displeased with the Tyrians and Sidonians, and with one accord they came to him, and having made a friend of Blastus, who [is] over the bed-chambers of the king, they were asking peace, because of their country being nourished from the king’s;

Berean Literal Bible
Now he had been furiously angry withthe Tyrians and Sidonians, and they came to him with one accord. And having gained Blastus, whowas over the bedchamber of the king, they were seeking peace because of their region being nourished by the king's.

Young's Literal Translation
And Herod was highly displeased with the Tyrians and Sidonians, and with one accord they came unto him, and having made a friend of Blastus, who is over the bed-chambers of the king, they were asking peace, because of their country being nourished from the king's;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Herod was fighting with violent animosity, with Tyrians and Sidonians: but they came unanimously to him, and having conciliated Blastus, him over the king's bed-chamber, they asked peace; for their country was nourished from the king's.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he was angry with the Tyrians and the Sidonians. But they with one accord came to him, and having gained Blastus, who was the king's chamberlain, they desired peace, because their countries were nourished by him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now he was angry with those of Tyre and Sidon. But they came to him with one accord, and, having persuaded Blastus, who was over the bedchamber of the king, they petitioned for peace, because their regions were supplied with food by him.

New American Bible
He had long been very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, who now came to him in a body. After winning over Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they sued for peace because their country was supplied with food from the king’s territory.

New Revised Standard Version
Now Herod was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they came to him in a body; and after winning over Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for a reconciliation, because their country depended on the king’s country for food.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Herod was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, but they assembled together and came to him, and they appealed to Blas’tus, the king’s chamberlain, and asked him that they might have peace, because their country was dependent upon the kingdom of Herod for food supplies.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And because he was at enmity with the Tyrians and against the Sidonians, they gathered and came together to him and persuaded Blastus the Chamberlain of The King and asked him that they might have a peace treaty, because the sustenance of their countries was from The Kingdom of Herodus.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And he was intending to make war upon the Tyrians and Sidonians; but they came with one consent to him; and having made Blastus, who had charge of the king's bed-chamber, their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was supported by that of the king.

Godbey New Testament
And he was very angry with the Tyrians and Sidonians: and they unanimously came to him, and having persuaded Blastus who was over the chamber of the king, they continued to seek peace; because their country is supported by the kings.

Haweis New Testament
Now Herod was fiercely bent on war against the Tyrians and Sidonians: but they presented themselves unanimously before him, and ingratiating themselves with Blastus who was over the king?s bedchamber, they begged for peace; because their country received all their supply of provisions from the king?s territories.

Mace New Testament
Herod was then making warlike preparations against the Tyrians, and Sidonians: but they unanimously sent a deputation to court: where having gain'd Blastus the king's chamberlain, they brought matters to an accommodation: for their country was subsisted by the king's territorys.

Weymouth New Testament
Now the people of Tyre and Sidon had incurred Herod's violent displeasure. So they sent a large deputation to wait on him; and having secured the good will of Blastus, his treasurer, they begged the king to be friendly with them again, because their country was dependent on his for its food supply.

Worrell New Testament
Now he was very angry with the Tyrians and Sidonians; and they came with one accord to him; and, having made Blastus, the king's chamberlain, their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was being maintained bythat of the king.

Worsley New Testament
And Herod was going to make war upon the Tyrians and Sidonians: but they came to him with one consent, and making interest with Blastus the king's chamberlain, they sued for peace; because their territory was supplied with provision by the king'scountry.

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Context

The Death of Herod
19After Herod had searched for him unsuccessfully, he examined the guards and ordered that they be executed. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and spent some time there.20Now Herod was in a furious dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon,and they convened before him.Having secured the support of Blastus,the king’s chamberlain,they asked for peace,because their region depended on the king’s country for food.21On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people.…

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Cross References

1 Kings 5:11
and year after year Solomon would provide Hiram with 20,000 cors of wheat as food for his household, as well as 20,000 baths of pure olive oil.

Ezekiel 27:17
Judah and the land of Israel traded with you; they exchanged wheat from Minnith, cakes and honey, oil and balm for your merchandise.

1 Kings 5:9-11
My servants will haul the logs from Lebanon to the Sea, and I will float them as rafts by sea to the place you specify. There I will separate the logs, and you can take them away. And in exchange, you can meet my needs by providing my household with food.” / So Hiram provided Solomon with all the cedar and cypress timber he wanted, / and year after year Solomon would provide Hiram with 20,000 cors of wheat as food for his household, as well as 20,000 baths of pure olive oil.

1 Kings 9:11-14
King Solomon gave twenty towns in the land of Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, who had supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold for his every desire. / So Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them. / “What are these towns you have given me, my brother?” asked Hiram, and he called them the Land of Cabul, as they are called to this day. ...

1 Kings 10:22
For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.

2 Chronicles 2:10
I will pay your servants, the woodcutters, 20,000 cors of ground wheat, 20,000 cors of barley, 20,000 baths of wine, and 20,000 baths of olive oil.”

2 Chronicles 9:21
For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with Hiram’s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.

Isaiah 23:1-18
This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. / Be silent, O dwellers of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon, whose traders have crossed the sea. / On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations. ...

Jeremiah 25:22
all the kings of Tyre and Sidon; the kings of the coastlands across the sea;

Jeremiah 27:3
Send word to the kings of Edom, Moab, Ammon, Tyre, and Sidon through the envoys who have come to Jerusalem to Zedekiah king of Judah.

Ezekiel 26:2
“Son of man, because Tyre has said of Jerusalem, ‘Aha! The gate to the nations is broken; it has swung open to me; now that she lies in ruins I will be filled,’

Ezekiel 28:2
“Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god.

Ezekiel 28:21-23
“Son of man, set your face against Sidon and prophesy against her. / And you are to declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I am against you, O Sidon, and I will be glorified within you. They will know that I am the LORD when I execute judgments against her and demonstrate My holiness through her. / I will send a plague against her and shed blood in her streets; the slain will fall within her, while the sword is against her on every side. Then they will know that I am the LORD.

Matthew 11:21-22
“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.

Mark 3:8
Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.

Treasury of Scripture

And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country.

was highly displeased.

Genesis 10:15,19
And Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn, and Heth, …

Joshua 19:29
Andthen the coast turneth to Ramah, and to the strong city Tyre; and the coast turneth to Hosah; and the outgoings thereof are at the sea from the coast to Achzib:

Isaiah 23:1-4
The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is revealed to them…

but.

Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strifeis as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

Proverbs 20:18
Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

Proverbs 25:8
Go not forth hastily to strive, lestthou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.

the king's chamberlain.

1 Kings 5:9-11
My servants shall bringthem down from Lebanon unto the sea: and I will convey them by sea in floats unto the place that thou shalt appoint me, and will cause them to be discharged there, and thou shalt receivethem: and thou shalt accomplish my desire, in giving food for my household…

2 Chronicles 2:10,15
And, behold, I will give to thy servants, the hewers that cut timber, twenty thousand measures of beaten wheat, and twenty thousand measures of barley, and twenty thousand baths of wine, and twenty thousand baths of oil…

Ezra 3:7
They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat, and drink, and oil, unto them of Zidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea of Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus king of Persia.

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Acts 12

1.King Herod persecutes the Christians, kills James, and imprisons Peter;
6.whom an angel delivers upon the prayers of the church.
20.Herod in his pride taking to himself the honor due to God,
23.is stricken by an angel, and dies miserably.
24.After his death, the word of God prospers.
25.Saul and Barnabas return to Antioch.

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Book ◦ Chapter

Now Herod was in a furious dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon
Herod Agrippa I, the grandson of Herod the Great, ruled over Judea and had authority over the region. Tyre and Sidon were prominent Phoenician cities located on the Mediterranean coast, known for their trade and wealth. The dispute likely involved economic or political tensions, as these cities were dependent on Herod's territory for resources. This conflict reflects the complex political landscape of the Roman Empire, where local rulers like Herod had significant power but were also subject to Roman oversight.

and they convened before him
The people of Tyre and Sidon sought to resolve the conflict by meeting with Herod. Convening before a ruler was a common practice in ancient times to negotiate peace or seek favor. This action demonstrates the cities' recognition of Herod's authority and their need to maintain a good relationship with him for economic survival.

Having secured the support of Blastus, the king’s chamberlain
Blastus, as the king's chamberlain, held a position of influence and trust within Herod's court. Securing his support would have been a strategic move, as he could advocate on behalf of Tyre and Sidon. This reflects the importance of political alliances and the role of intermediaries in ancient diplomacy. The mention of Blastus highlights the inner workings of Herod's administration and the significance of personal relationships in political negotiations.

they asked for peace
The request for peace indicates the seriousness of the dispute and the potential consequences for Tyre and Sidon. Peace was essential for maintaining trade and economic stability. This plea underscores the dependence of these cities on Herod's goodwill and the broader theme of seeking reconciliation and harmony, which is echoed throughout Scripture (e.g.,Matthew 5:9).

because their region depended on the king’s country for food
The dependency on Herod's territory for food supplies highlights the economic interdependence of the region. Tyre and Sidon, being coastal cities, relied on agricultural produce from Herod's lands. This situation is reminiscent of other biblical accounts where regions depended on external sources for sustenance, such as Egypt during Joseph's time (Genesis 41:57). It also illustrates the vulnerability of cities that lacked sufficient agricultural resources, emphasizing the importance of maintaining favorable political relations to ensure survival.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Herod Agrippa I
The king mentioned here is Herod Agrippa I, a ruler known for his persecution of the early church. He was the grandson of Herod the Great and had a complex relationship with the Jewish people and the Roman authorities.

2.Tyre and Sidon
These were prominent Phoenician cities located on the Mediterranean coast. They were known for their trade and commerce but were dependent on Herod's territory for food supplies.

3.Blastus
He was the king’s chamberlain, a high-ranking official in Herod's court. His role was crucial in mediating between Herod and the people of Tyre and Sidon.

4.The People of Tyre and Sidon
They sought peace with Herod because their region relied on his for food, highlighting the political and economic dependencies of the time.

5.The Event of Seeking Peace
The people of Tyre and Sidon approached Herod with one accord, indicating a unified effort to secure their essential needs through diplomatic means.

Teaching Points

The Importance of Diplomacy and Unity
The people of Tyre and Sidon came together with one accord to seek peace. In our lives, unity and diplomacy can be powerful tools in resolving conflicts and securing necessary resources.

Dependence on God for Provision
Just as Tyre and Sidon depended on Herod's territory for food, we must recognize our dependence on God for our daily needs. This dependence should lead us to trust in His provision and seek His guidance in times of need.

The Role of Intermediaries
Blastus played a crucial role as an intermediary. In our spiritual lives, Jesus is our ultimate mediator, bridging the gap between us and God. We should also seek to be peacemakers and mediators in our communities.

The Dangers of Anger and Pride
Herod's anger could have led to disastrous consequences for Tyre and Sidon. We must be cautious of letting anger and pride dictate our actions, as they can lead to broken relationships and missed opportunities for reconciliation.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Acts 12

Could Luke's account in Acts 12 contain embellishments or legendary elements regarding Herod Agrippa's death (Acts 12:21-23)?

Numbers 20:12 - Why would a single act of disobedience prevent Moses and Aaron from entering the Promised Land, despite their lifelong dedication?

Is there any archaeological or historical evidence that supports or challenges the presence and actions of King Agrippa II in Acts 25:13-22?

What is Tyre and Sidon's biblical significance?

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(20)Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon.--Literally, as in the margin,was in a hostile state of mind; was, in modern phrase, "contemplating hostilities." The two Ph?nician cities were not subject to Agrippa, but were under the control of Rome with a nominal independence.

Desired peace.--Literally,were seeking peace. They apparently feared that Herod would show his displeasure by prohibiting the export of corn, and oil, and wine, on which the Ph?nician cities, with their large population and narrow strips of territory, were dependent for subsistence. Comp.1Kings 5:11, andEzekiel 27:17, as showing the identity of the commercial relations of the two countries at long intervals in their history.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 20.- Now he forand Herod, A.V. and T.R.;and forbut, A.V. ;they asked for fordesired, A.V.;fed from fornourished by, A.V. Highly displeased (θυμομαχῶν); only here in the New Testament, but used by Polybius, as well as the kindred wordψυχομαχεῖν, in the sense of having a hostile spirit against any one, maintaining a strong resentment. It describes a state of feeling which may exist before war, during war, and after war when only a hollow peace has been made. Tyro and Sidon at this time were semi-independent cities under the Roman supremacy. The occasion of Herod's displeasure is not known.Chamberlain; literally,the officer over his bedchamber - his chief groom of the chambers - an office which would give him easy access to the king's private ear.Was fed. This commerce, by which Palestine supplied Tyro and Sidon with wheat in return for timber, was as old as the time of Solomon at least (1 Kings 5:9, 11); see tooEzekiel 27:17, and the decree of Caligula, in which he speaks of the large exportation of corn to Sidon from the Jewish harbor of Joppa ('Ant. Jud.,' 14. 10:6).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

Now
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

[Herod] had become
Ἦν(Ēn)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

infuriated
θυμομαχῶν(thymomachōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2371:From a presumed compound of thumos and machomai; to be in a furious fight, i.e. to be exasperated.

[with the] people of Tyre
Τυρίοις(Tyriois)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5183:A Tyrian, an inhabitant of Tyre. From Turos; a Tyrian, i.e. Inhabitant of Tyrus.

and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

Sidon,
Σιδωνίοις(Sidōniois)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4606:Sidonian, inhabitant of Sidon. From Sidon; a Sidonian, i.e. Inhabitant of Sidon.

and
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

they convened
ὁμοθυμαδὸν(homothymadon)
Adverb
Strong's 3661:Adverb from a compound of the base of homou and thumos; unanimously.

before
πρὸς(pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314:To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

him.
αὐτόν(auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

Having secured the support
πείσαντες(peisantes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3982:A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely.

of Blastus,
Βλάστον(Blaston)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 986:Perhaps the same as the base of blastano; Blastus, an officer of Herod Agrippa.

the
τοῦ(tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

king’s
βασιλέως(basileōs)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 935:A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.

chamberlain,
κοιτῶνος(koitōnos)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2846:A bed-chamber. From koite; a bedroom.

they asked for
ᾐτοῦντο(ētounto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 154:To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.

peace,
εἰρήνην(eirēnēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1515:Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.

because
διὰ(dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223:A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

their
αὐτῶν(autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

region
χώραν(chōran)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5561:Feminine of a derivative of the base of chasma through the idea of empty expanse; room, i.e. A space of territory.

depended
ἀπὸ(apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575:From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

on the
τῆς(tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

king’s [country]
βασιλικῆς(basilikēs)
Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 937:From basileus; regal, i.e. belonging to the sovereign, or preeminent.

for food.
τρέφεσθαι(trephesthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's 5142:A primary verb; properly, to stiffen, i.e. Fatten (with food, etc.), pamper, rear).

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