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Summary
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.
Julius
Bible References
Sidon
Acts 12:20
Now Herod had been in a violent quarrel with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they came to him as a group. After they had won over Blastus, who oversaw security for the king's sleeping quarters, they asked for a peace agreement because their country depended on the king's country for food.
Genesis 10:15
Canaan fathered Sidon his firstborn, along with the Hittites,
Genesis 49:13
"Zebulun will settle down near the sea shore and become a safe haven for shipping, bordering Sidon."
Isaiah 23:2
"Be silent, you inhabitants of the coast, you merchants of Sidon, whose messengers crossed over the sea,
Zechariah 9:2
Also Hamath, which borders on it along with Tyre and Sidon indeed they are very wise.
Julius
Acts 24:23
He ordered the centurion to guard Paul but to let him have some freedom and not to keep any of his friends from caring for his needs.
Acts 27:1
When it was decided that we should sail to Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were transferred to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the emperor's division.
Acts 28:16
When we came into Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself with the soldier who was guarding him.