en_tn_condensed/act/28/07.md

General Information:

Here the words "us" and we" refer to Paul, Luke, and those traveling with them, but not to the reader. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-exclusive)

Now in a nearby place

"Now" is used to introduce a new person or event in the account.

chief man of the island

Possible meanings are 1) the main leader of the people or 2) someone who was the most important person on the island, perhaps because of his wealth.