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Bernice
A sister of Herod Agrippa II who sat with him to hear Paul's defence at Caesarea.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Ancient writers — non-biblical testimony · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleSister of Agrippa II, who sat with him in state to hear Paul's defence at Caesarea.
Acts 25:23
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Ancient writersJosephus and Roman writers document her turbulent life and her later liaison with the future emperor Titus.
Josephus, Antiquities 19-20 and Jewish War 2; Tacitus, Histories 2.2 and 2.81; Suetonius, Divus Titus 7 (Titus and Berenice).