'Defense' in the Bible

Some of the crowd concluded it was because of Alexander, since the Jews had pushed him to the front. So Alexander motioned for silence and tried to make a defense before the people.

"Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense that I am now making before you."

"Since I know that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I am pleased to present my defense. You can verify for yourself that I went up to worship in Jerusalem no more than twelve days ago.

Paul said in his defense, "I have done nothing wrong against the Law of the Jews, or of the Temple, or of the emperor."

Then Agrippa told Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." So Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense.

As he continued his defense, Festus shouted, "You're out of your mind, Paul! Too much education is driving you crazy!"