Felix, Antonius

Fee´liks, an-tohn´ee-uhs

The Roman procurator of Judea ca. 52–59 CE. According to Acts 23:23-24:27, Felix became involved with Paul when the apostle was sent to Caesarea for trial upon recommendation of Claudius Lysias, the tribune in Jerusalem. Hoping for a bribe and “since he wanted to grant the Jews a favor,” he allowed Paul to languish in prison for the remainder of his term in office.