20. Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and SIDON. They came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus, the king's personal aide, their friend, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king's country for food.

21. On an appointed day, Herod dressed himself in royal clothing, sat on the throne, and gave a speech to them.

22. The people shouted, "The voice of a god, and not of a man!"

23. Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he didn't give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and died.