Publius

Gender: Male

Years: 62 - 62

Dictionary Text: “the chief man of the island” of Malta, 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” is supposed by some to be properly a Maltese term, the official title of the governor.

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Verses

• Acts 28:8: And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him.
• Acts 28:7: In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.