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Porcius Festus

This was the Roman Governor who replaced Felix. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)

wanted to gain favor with the Jews

Here "the Jews" refers to the Jewish leaders. Alternate translation: "wanted the Jewish leaders to like him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)

he left Paul bound

"he left Paul in prison"