Publius
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Publius
"the chief man of the island" of Malta (Acts 28:7), who courteously entertained Paul and his shipwrecked companions for three days, till they found a more permanent place of residence; for they remained on the island for three months, till the stormy season had passed. The word here rendered "chief man" (protos) is supposed by some to be properly a Maltese term, the official title of the governor.
Hitchcock's Names Dictionary
Publius
common
Naves Topical Index
Publius
Chief man in the island of Melita. Father of, healed by Paul.
Acts 28:7-8
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Publius
the chief man
probably the governor-of Melita, who received and lodged St. Paul and his companions on the occasion of their being shipwrecked off that island. (Acts 28:7) (A.D.55.)