Albert Barnes Commentary Acts 28:7

"Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us, and entertained us three days courteously." — Acts 28:7 (ASV)

In the same quarters. In that place, or that part of the island.

Possessions. Property. His place of residence.

The chief man. Greek: The first man. Probably he was the governor of the island.