Bible Dictionary
ARMY, ROMAN
The Roman army consisted of legions, auxiliary troops, imperial guards, provincial forces, and fleets. New Testament references include centurions, cohorts, military escorts, and soldiers stationed in Judea who encountered Jesus, Peter, and Paul.
Biblical Usage
The New Testament refers to Roman troops stationed in Judea, including centurions, cohorts, the Augustan band, the Italian band, escorts, cavalry, and soldiers involved in Jesus’ execution and Paul’s arrest and transport.