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Publius
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
“the chief man of the island” of Malta (Acts 28:7), who courteously entertained Paul and his shipwrecked companions for three days, till they found a more permanent place of residence; for they remained on the island for three months, till the stormy season had passed. The word here rendered “chief man” (protos) is supposed by some to be properly a Maltese term, the official title of the governor.
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
the chief man—probably the governor-of Melita, who received and lodged St. Paul and his companions on the occasion of their being shipwrecked off that island. (Acts 28:7) (A.D.55.)
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
PUB'LIUS, the governor of Melita, who received St. Paul when he was shipwrecked off that place. Acts 28:7-8.
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Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
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Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
PUB'LIUS, the governor of Melita, who received St. Paul when he was shipwrecked off that place. Acts 28:7-8.