The flax and the barley were destroyed because the barley was ripe and the flax was budding,

But she had taken them up to the roof and hidden them among the stalks of flax that she had arranged on the roof.

When he came to Lehi, the Philistines came to meet him shouting. The Spirit of the Lord took control of him, and the ropes that were on his arms became like burnt flax and his bonds fell off his wrists.

She selects wool and flax
and works with willing hands.

Those who work with flax will be dismayed;
the combers and weavers will turn pale.

Yes, their mother is promiscuous;
she conceived them and acted shamefully.
For she thought, “I will go after my lovers,
the men who give me my food and water,
my wool and flax, my oil and drink.”

Also provide mounts so they can put Paul on them and bring him safely to Felix the governor.”

Claudius Lysias,

To the most excellent governor Felix:

Greetings.

we acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, with utmost gratitude.

Since Felix was accurately informed about the Way, he adjourned the hearing, saying, “When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.”

After some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and listened to him on the subject of faith in Christ Jesus.

Now as he spoke about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became afraid and replied, “Leave for now, but when I find time I’ll call for you.”

After two years had passed, Felix received a successor, Porcius Festus, and because he wished to do a favor for the Jews, Felix left Paul in prison.

Since they stayed there many days, Festus presented Paul’s case to the king, saying, “There’s a man who was left as a prisoner by Felix.