And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.
Lysias gave orders that beasts be provided to mount Paul for riding. He was to be conducted under guard and delivered in safety to Felix the governor. The destination was Caesarea, where he was to appear before Felix. The removal of Paul from Jerusalem was effected at night.
He was accompanied by a large guard of armed men. These precautions were taken because a plot had been formed to take Paul's life, and Jerusalem was liable to tumult and riot. By this transfer Lysias was relieved of the danger and responsibility connected with keeping Paul safe.
Lysias gave orders that beasts be provided to mount Paul for riding. He was to be conducted under guard and delivered in safety to Felix the governor. The destination was Caesarea, where he was to appear before Felix. The removal of Paul from Jerusalem was effected at night.
He was accompanied by a large guard of armed men. These precautions were taken because a plot had been formed to take Paul's life, and Jerusalem was liable to tumult and riot. By this transfer Lysias was relieved of the danger and responsibility connected with keeping Paul safe.