I answered them that it’s not the Romans’ custom to give any man up before the accused confronts the accusers face to face and has an opportunity to give a defense concerning the charges.

The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.

“Our law doesn’t judge a man before it hears from him and knows what he’s doing, does it?”

Stretched

Since I called out and you refused,
extended my hand and no one paid attention,

“Therefore, I stretched out My hand against you and reduced your provisions. I gave you over to the desire of those who hate you, the Philistine women, who were embarrassed by your indecent behavior.

But to Israel he says: All day long I have spread out My hands to a disobedient and defiant people.

Answered

“I consider myself fortunate, King Agrippa, that today I am going to make a defense before you about everything I am accused of by the Jews,

“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”