Augustus Band
Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)
(Acts 27:1) [Army]
See also: army
Easton’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.
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