M. G. Easton · Illustrated Bible Dictionary · Third edition · 1897 · Public domain
Selected original section: Christian at Damascus, Acts 9
(2.) A Christian at Damascus (Acts 9:10). He became Paul's instructor; but when or by what means he himself became a Christian we have no information. He was "a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt" at Damascus (22:12).