Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Acts 24:1

CHAPTER 24

Ac 24:1-27. Paul, Accused by a Professional Pleader before Felix, Makes His Defense, and Is Remanded for a Further Hearing. At a Private Interview Felix Trembles under Paul's Preaching, but Keeps Him Prisoner for Two Years, When He Was Succeeded by Festus.

1. after five days--or, on the fifth day from their departure from Jerusalem.

Ananias ... with the elders--a deputation of the Sanhedrim.

a certain orator--one of those Roman advocates who trained themselves for the higher practice of the metropolis by practicing in the provinces, where the Latin language, employed in the courts, was but imperfectly understood and Roman forms were not familiar.

informed ... against Paul--"laid information," that is, put in the charges.