Quaternion - Biblical Meaning of quaternion in Eastons Bible Dictionary (Bible History Online)

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Quaternion
a band of four soldiers. Peter was committed by Herod to the custody of four quaternions, i.e., one quaternion for each watch of the night (Acts 12:4). Thus every precaution was taken against his escape from prison. Two of each quaternion were in turn stationed at the door (12:6), and to two the apostle was chained according to Roman custom. Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'quaternion' Eastons Bible Dictionary".
bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.

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