Bible Dictionary
Julius
Julius was a centurion of the Augustan cohort who was entrusted with Paul’s journey as a prisoner to Rome. He treated Paul courteously and permitted him certain freedoms.
Definition
Julius was a centurion of the Augustan cohort who was entrusted with Paul when Paul was sent as a prisoner from Caesarea to Rome. He treated Paul courteously and showed him friendly consideration during the journey.
Biblical Usage
Julius permitted Paul certain freedoms and treated him with kindness. His decisions affected Paul’s treatment while under guard and during the voyage to Rome.
Historical Background
The Augustan cohort is described as an emperor’s bodyguard or an imperial military unit. Julius held the rank of centurion within that cohort, and the journey occurred around A.D. 60.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The centurion of the Augustan cohort, or the emperor’s body-guard, in whose charge Paul was sent prisoner to Rome (Acts 27:1, 3, 43). He entreated Paul “courteously,” showing in many ways a friendly regard for him.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(soft-haired), the centurion of “Augustus’ band,” to whose charge St. Paul was delivered when he was sent prisoner from Caesarea to Rome. (Acts 27:1,3) (A.D. 60.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>joo'-li-us (Ioulios): The centurion of the Augustan cohort under whose charge Paul was sent a prisoner to Rome (Ac 27:1,3).</p><p>See ARMY, ROMAN; AUGUSTAN BAND.</p>