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Augustus band
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
(Acts 27:1.: literally, of Sebaste, the Greek form of Augusta, the name given to Caesarea in honour of Augustus Caesar). Probably this “band” or cohort consisted of Samaritan soldiers belonging to Caesarea.
Scripture references
Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
(Acts 27:1) [Army]