1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church.
2 Then he killed James athe brother of John with the sword.
3 And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also. Now it was duringathe Days of Unleavened Bread.
4 So awhen he had arrested him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four1 squads of soldiers to keep him, intending to bring him before the people after Passover.
Peter Freed from Prison
5 Peter was therefore kept in prison, but1 constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.
6 And when Herod was about to bring him out, that night Peter was sleeping, bound with two chains between two soldiers; and the guards before the door were1 keeping the prison.
In Acts 12:3, the timing of Peter's seizure by Herod is noted as occurring during the Days of Unleavened Bread. This phrase, also appearing in Acts 20:6, describes a period that may extend slightly beyond the traditional seven days of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. While the seven-day observance is consistently referred to as the Feast of Unleavened Bread, marking a time of celebration, the term "Days of Unleavened Bread" used by Luke indicates a broader span of time surrounding this festive period. This context highlights the specific timeframe during which Herod's actions against Peter took place, aligning with a significant cultural and religious moment.
Acts 12:3
The phrase "Days of Unleavened Bread" is only used in two places (Acts 12:3; 20:6), and in these instances, Luke refers to a span of time that can be slightly longer than the seven days of the Feast. Aside from this, the seven-day observance itself is consistently called the "Feast of Unleavened Bread," showing that this is a time to celebrate.
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In Acts 12:3, the timing of Peter's seizure by Herod is noted as occurring during the Days of Unleavened Bread. This phrase, also appearing in Acts 20:6, describes a period that may extend slightly beyond the traditional seven days of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. While the seven-day observance is consistently referred to as the Feast of Unleavened Bread, marking a time of celebration, the term "Days of Unleavened Bread" used by Luke indicates a broader span of time surrounding this festive period. This context highlights the specific timeframe during which Herod's actions against Peter took place, aligning with a significant cultural and religious moment.