Bible Dictionary
Augustus band
The Augustus band was a military cohort connected with the Roman army. It accompanied Paul on the voyage from Caesarea toward Rome, and may have consisted of troops stationed in Caesarea.
Definition
The Augustus band was a Roman military cohort associated with the voyage from Caesarea to Rome. The name means a band of Sebaste or Augusta, using the Greek form of a name honoring Augustus Caesar.
Biblical Usage
The band is mentioned in Acts 27:1 in connection with Paul’s journey to Rome.
Historical Background
It probably consisted of Samaritan soldiers belonging to Caesarea, though the supplied material does not establish this with certainty.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(Acts 27:1.: literally, of Sebaste, the Greek form of Augusta, the name given to Caesarea in honour of Augustus Caesar). Probably this “band” or cohort consisted of Samaritan soldiers belonging to Caesarea.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Acts 27:1) [Army]