Publius
    "the chief man of the island" of Malta (Acts 28:7), who
    courteously entertained Paul and his shipwrecked companions for
    three days, till they found a more permanent place of residence;
    for they remained on the island for three months, till the
    stormy season had passed. The word here rendered "chief man"
    (protos) is supposed by some to be properly a Maltese term, the
    official title of the governor.



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