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ASIARCH

(Gk. asiárchēs)

Title of deputies of the assembly of Asia (Gk. koinón Asías), which met regularly in Ephesus, the capital of the Roman province of Asia Minor. Holding the office for a fixed term, the Asiarchs were often from leading families of major cities. They frequently were benefactors of the city’s public celebrations and participated in civic and provincial government and the cult of the emperors. Asiarchs may have held temple titles, acting as leaders in local deity worship. Some of the Asiarchs are described as friends of Paul, who seek to protect him from a rioting crowd (Acts 19:31).

Joseph Coray






Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)

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