Drusilla
Mentioned in AD 60 traditional (Jones)
Third and youngest daughter of Herod Agrippa I. (Acts 12:1-4, 20-23). Felix, the Roman procurator of Judea, induced her to leave her husband, Azizus, the king of Emesa, and become his wife.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Mentioned in the era of the New Testament, 4 BC to AD 100.
- Named in the same verses as Felix and Paul.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Stories
1 event in which Drusilla takes part, in order of the traditional chronology. Years are traditional (Jones).
- AD 56Paul sent to FelixActs 23:23–24:27
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Mentions
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The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Drusilla 1 |
| KJV | Drusilla 1 |
| ASV | Drusilla 1 |
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Acts1 verse
- 24:24
After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
Third and youngest daughter of Herod Agrippa I. (Acts 12:1-4, 20-23). Felix, the Roman procurator of Judea, induced her to leave her husband, Azizus, the king of Emesa, and become his wife. She was present with Felix when Paul reasoned of “righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come” (Acts 24:24). She and her son perished in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, A.D. 79.