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Augustus Band

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(Acts 27:1¹And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. (Acts 27:1)). [ARMY.]

Concise Bible Dictionary:

The word σπεῖρα signifies “cohort,” the tenth part of a “legion.” This cohort was probably a sort of “King’s Own.”