Bible Dictionary
Agabus
Agabus was a Christian prophet who foretold a widespread famine during Claudius’s reign and later warned Paul of imprisonment and suffering in Jerusalem.
Biblical Usage
At Antioch, Agabus predicted a famine during the reign of Claudius, prompting the Christians to send relief to believers in Judea. At Caesarea, he warned Paul of the bonds and affliction awaiting him if he went to Jerusalem.
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