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Julius
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
The centurion of the Augustan cohort, or the emperor’s body-guard, in whose charge Paul was sent prisoner to Rome (Acts 27:1, 3, 43). He entreated Paul “courteously,” showing in many ways a friendly regard for him.
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
(soft-haired), the centurion of “Augustus’ band,” to whose charge St. Paul was delivered when he was sent prisoner from Caesarea to Rome. (Acts 27:1,3) (A.D. 60.)
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
JU'LIUS, the captain of the Roman guard to whom Festus, governor of Judaea, committed Paul to be conveyed to Rome, Acts 27:1. Julius appears to have had great regard for Paul. He suffered him to land at Sidon and visit his friends there, and in a subsequent part of the voyage he opposed the violence of the soldiers, directed against the prisoners generally, in order to save the apostle. Acts 27:43.
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Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
same as Julia
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
JU'LIUS, the captain of the Roman guard to whom Festus, governor of Judaea, committed Paul to be conveyed to Rome, Acts 27:1. Julius appears to have had great regard for Paul. He suffered him to land at Sidon and visit his friends there, and in a subsequent part of the voyage he opposed the violence of the soldiers, directed against the prisoners generally, in order to save the apostle. Acts 27:43.