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Publius

From: Boyd's Bible Dictionary: P By: James P. Boyd

Acts 28:7‑8

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(common). Governor of the island of Melita (Acts 28:7-8⁷In 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. ⁸And 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 28:7‑8)).

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