20. Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, so they went in a group to see him. First they convinced Blastus, the man in charge of the palace, that he should help them. Then they went to Herod and asked him for peace, because their country got its food supplies from the king's country.
21. On a chosen day Herod put on his royal robes, sat on his throne, and made a speech to the people.
22. “It isn't a man speaking, but a god!” they shouted.
23. At once the angel of the Lord struck Herod down, because he did not give honour to God. He was eaten by worms and died.