'Governor' in the Bible

and delivered him from all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom when he stood before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him governor over Egypt and all the royal household.

He further told them to provide horses to mount Paul on, so as to bring him safely to Felix the Governor.

"Claudius Lysias to his Excellency, Felix the Governor: all good wishes.

and, the cavalry having reached Caesarea and delivered the letter to the Governor, they brought Paul also to him.

Five days after this, Ananias the High Priest came down to Caesarea with a number of Elders and a pleader called Tertullus. They stated to the Governor the case against Paul.

Then, at a sign from the Governor, Paul answered, "Knowing, Sir, that for many years you have administered justice to this nation, I cheerfully make my defence.

Festus, having entered on his duties as governor of the province, two days later went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem.

So the King rose, and the Governor, and Bernice, and those who were sitting with them;

Now in the same part of the island there were estates belonging to the Governor, whose name was Publius. He welcomed us to his house, and for three days generously made us his guests.