Concept
Name meaning: same as Julia (Hitchcock)
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.
Source:Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)Public domain
(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.)
Source: Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
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