Encyclopedia entry
Haven
A harbour (Ps. 107:30; Acts 27: 12). The most famous on the coast of Palestine was that of Tyre (Ezek. 27:3). That of Crete, called “Fair Havens,” is mentioned Acts 27:8.
In the Bible
3
Verses where Haven is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- Acts 27:12
Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided to sail on, hoping that somehow they could reach Phoenix to winter there. Phoenix was a harbor in Crete facing both southwest and northwest.
- Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.
- Psalms 107:30
They rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired.
Scripture on Haven
4
Haven references
4
Voices on Haven
13
Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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