Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)/Chiefs of Asia

Chiefs of Asia : "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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