Schaff's Bible Dictionary
TOWN-CLERK, an office of rank and dignity in Ephesus, as is evident from the conduct of this functionary as recorded in Acts 19:35, 1 Chr 4:41. He appears to have been the keeper of the archives of the city, presided over municipal gatherings, put matters to vote, and performed the duties of the chief magistrate when the latter was away. The speech which the town-clerk delivered on the occasion referred to was very ingenious, revealing great tact and ability to subdue popular excitement.
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