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Ptolemais

A maritime city of Galilee (Acts 21:7). It was originally called “Accho” (q.v.), and received the name Ptolemais from Ptolemy Soter when he was in possession of Coele-Syria.

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[Accho]

In the Bible

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

  • Acts 21:7

    When we had finished our voyage from Tyre, we landed at Ptolemais, where we greeted the brothers and stayed with them for a day.

Scripture on Ptolemais

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Entries that reference Ptolemais

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Ptolemais references

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

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