Now when Festus had come to the province, after three days he went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem.

1. Now Festus is the governor. He has been in office for three days and he makes a trip from the Roman capital of the region to the Jewish capital, Jerusalem.

2. It is a long journey, about 55-60 miles. Typically, it is a two-day trip each way.

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