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Chiefs of Asia

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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"Asiarchs," the title given to certain wealthy persons annually appointed to preside over the religious festivals and games in the various cities of proconsular Asia (Acts 19:31 ). Some of these officials appear to have been Paul's friends.

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Chiefs of Asia'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/c/chiefs-of-asia.html. 1897.

Bible Dictionaries Chiefs of Asia

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Bible Dictionaries
Chiefs of Asia