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Publius

This was the leading man of the island of Melita/Malta (Acts 28:7), who courteously entertained Paul and his shipwrecked companions for 3 days, till they found a more permanent place of residence; for they remained on the island for 3 months, till the stormy season had passed

The word here rendered “leading man” or “chief man” (protos) is supposed by some to be properly a Maltese term, the official title of the governor.

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