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And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.

Sidon

Bible References

Sidon

Acts 12:20
Now Herod cherished a bitter grudge against the people of Tyre and Sidon. So in a united body they came to meet him, and after winning the favor of Blastus, the king's chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their country depended for its food supply upon the king's country.

Julius

Acts 24:23
He ordered the captain to keep Paul in custody but to let him have freedom and not to prevent his friends from showing him kindness.
Acts 27:1
When it was decided that we should sail for Italy, they turned over Paul and some other prisoners to a colonel of the imperial regiment, named Julius.
Acts 28:16
When we did arrive at Rome, Paul was granted permission to live by himself -- excepting a soldier to guard him.