Chiefs of Asia

Chiefs of Asia
   "Asiarchs," the title given to certain wealthy persons annually appointed to preside over the religious festivals and games in the various cities of proconsular Asia (Acts 19:31). Some of these officials appear to have been Paul's friends.

Easton's Bible Dictionary. . 1897.

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