Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)/Agrippa II., Herod

AGRIPPA II., HEROD, tetrarch of Abilene, Galilee, Iturea, and Trachonitis, born in 27 A. D. During his reign he enlarged Cæsarea Philippi and named it Neronias, in honor of Nero. He remained faithful to the Romans, and tried to dissuade the Jews from rebelling. After the fall of Jerusalem he retired to Rome, where he died in 100 A. D. Before him the Apostle Paul made his memorable defense (Acts xxvi).

Source: Collier's New Encyclopedia 1. (1921) New York: P.F. Collier & Son Company. 75.