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Fair Havens

A harbour in the south of Crete, some 5 miles to the east of which was the town of Lasea (Acts 27:8). Here the ship of Alexandria in which Paul and his companions sailed was detained a considerable time waiting for a favourable wind. Contrary to Paul’s advice, the master of the ship determined to prosecute the voyage, as the harbour was deemed incommodious for wintering in (9-12). The result was that, after a stormy voyage, the vessel was finally wrecked on the coast of Malta (27:40-44).

Also from Smith's (1884) +

a harbor in the island of Crete, (Acts 27:8) though not mentioned in any other ancient writing, is still known by its own Greek name, and appears to have been the harbor of Lasaea.

In the Bible

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Verses where Fair Havens is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Acts 27:8

    After we had moved along the coast with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea.

Scripture on Fair Havens

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Entries that reference Fair Havens

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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