20 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].
21 And upon a set day, Herod arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration to them.
22 And the people gave a shout, [saying], [It is] the voice of a god, and not of a man.
23 And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten by worms, and died.
24 But the word of God grew and multiplied.
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