Block 90: Herod Agrippa II Herod Agrippa II Pattern for One 8”X12” Finished Block

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Boys of the Bible PATTERN SERIES Block 90: Herod Agrippa II Herod Agrippa II Pattern for one 8”x12” finished block. All seams are 1/4”. Pressing directions are indicated.

Fabric Requirements & Cutting instructions Fabric 1 Fat 1/8th or scrap Shown Gray (4) 2”x2-1/2” rectangles (4) 2”x2” squares (4) 2-3/8” squares, cut once diagonally

Fabric 2 Fat 1/16th or scrap each fabric

Shown Brown (1) 2-1/2” square

(2) 2-1/2”x8-1/2” rectangles

Acts 26:29 Fabric 3 Fat 1/16th or scrap Shown Black (4) 2”x2” squares “...become what I am..” Acts 26:29 (4) 2-3/8” squares, cut once diagonally (3) 2”x2-1/2” rectangles Herod Agrippa II was only 17 years old when his father, King Herod Agrippa I Contrast Fat 1/16th or scrap died. The Roman Emperor Claudius felt Turquoise (1) 2”x2-1/2” rectangle Agrippa was far too young to become King, so he kept him in Rome to continue his studies. Like his father, Agrippa II was enjoying living the high life in Rome, so he did not mind waiting for his chance to rule. When he turned 20, one of his uncles passed away and Agrippa was given leadership of a small territory in Chalcis, northeast of Judea. At the same time, Claudius also gave Agrippa the responsibility of ruling the Jewish temple there, allowing him to select high priests. This gave Agrippa a chance to “try on” Jewish leadership. A couple of years later, two of his other Herodian uncles passed away, and Agrippa was given more land to rule along with the title of “king”. King Herod Marcus Julius Agrippa II was the fifth and last king in the Herodian dynasty.

When he lived in Rome, Agrippa had been supportive of the Jews and their plight, but when he was safely en- sconced in Caesarea, King Agrippa did little to improve thewelfare of the Jews. He focused on building cities and statues to honor the Roman Emperor, and allowed Roman taxes to break the backs of the Jewish inhabitants of his kingdom. He lived in an incestuous relationship with his younger sister, and made her his queen. Once when he and his sister were in Caesarea visiting the Roman governor, Festus, Agrippa had the opportunity to meet the Apostle Paul. Paul had been captured, and the Jews had appealed to the Roman governor to have Paul cruci- fied. Paul’s greatest crime was that he ministered toJews and Gentiles alike. Festus was anxious to get the King and Queen’s opinion, so Paul was given an audience as he presented his own defense. King Agrippa was not moved by Paul’s Christian conversion, and he challenged Paul, "Do you want to convince me that in such a short time you have made me a Christian?" Acts 26:28. Paul responded that he prayed to God that all who had lis- tened to his speech, Jews and Gentiles alike, would “become what I am..” Acts 26:29. (Read Paul’s entire speech Acts 26:1-29) While Paul’s speech did not move King Agrippa to become a Christian, Paul did convince the King that he had done nothing to warrant crucifixion, and rather than turn Paul over to the Jews, Agrippa ordered Paul (a Roman citizen) to be sent to Rome (which is another amazing story). Jewish unrest was at an all -time high, and small revolts turned into war. Agrippa supported the Romans, and was run out of Jerusa- lem. Agrippa had had the opportunity accept Paul’s claims, bow to God and accept Christ as his savior, but he denied Christ. Agrippa died childless at age 70, and the legacy of Herodian kings ended.

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Boys of the Bible PATTERN SERIES Block 90: Herod Agrippa II Fabric 2 Pattern for one 8”x12” finished block. All seams are 1/4”. Pressing directions are indicated.

Fabric 3 Instructions 1. Create the half-squares by stitching (8) Fabric 1 triangles to Fabric 3 triangles along the long side. Press seams toward the Fabric 1 triangles. The unfinished unit should measure 2” square. Make (8) units.

F1 2. Stitch the top and bottom rows together in the sequence shown right. Press seams toward the inside. The unfinished row should measure 2”x8-1/2”. Make (2) rows.

3. Stitch the (2) inner rows together in the sequence shown right. Press seams toward the outside. The unfinished row should measure 2”x8-1/2”. Make (2) rows.

4. Stitch the center row together in the sequence shown right. Press seams toward the inside. The unfinished row should measure 2-1/2”x8-1/2”.

5. Complete the block by stitching the rows together, as shown. Press seams toward the inside. The unfinished block center should measure 8- 1/2” square.

6. Setting Tabs: Stitch 2-1/2”x8-1/2” rectangles to the top and bottom of the unit. Press toward the rectangles. The unfinished block should measure 8-1/2”x12-1/2”. Optional: Embroider the block name and Bible verse on the setting tabs. Herod Agrippa II

Acts 26:29

Boys of the Bible PATTERN SERIES

Block 90: Herod Agrippa II

I chose Sister’s Choice to represent King Herod Agrippa II because of his incestuous relationship with his sister, Queen Berenice.

The space below is provided for your personal reflection.

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