Blastus
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| Hebrew / Greek | Βλάστος (G986) |
|---|---|
| Description | Man living at the time of the New Testament |
| Mentioned in | 1 verse |
| First mention | Acts 12:20 |
Blastus is a man living at the time of the New Testament. He is named in 1 verse of the Bible, first in Acts 12:20.
Verses
Acts
- Acts 12:20And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country.Now Herod was in a furious dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they convened before him. Having secured the support of Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their region depended on the king’s country for food.
Notes
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