Acts 12:21

12:21 On a day determined in advance, Herod put on his royal robes, sat down on the judgment seat, and made a speech to them.

Isaiah 3:3

3:3 captains of groups of fifty,

the respected citizens,

advisers and those skilled in magical arts,

and those who know incantations.

A Coming Leadership Crisis

3:1 Look, the sovereign Lord who commands armies

is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah

every source of security, including

all the food and water,

2:1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face.

2:4 I say this so that no one will deceive you through arguments that sound reasonable.