Augustus band

also known as: Augustan cohort or Augustan battalion

“

…they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus’ band.” —Acts 27:1

literally, of Sebaste, the Greek form of Augusta, the name given to Caesarea in honor of Augustus Caesar

This “band” or “cohort” probably consisted of Samaritan soldiers belonging to the city of Caesarea.

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