City
Azotus
Also called Ashdod
Identified site. Scholarly consensus identifies this site.
- Ancient name
- Azotus
- Modern location
- Tel Ashdod, near modern Ashdod · Israel
- Location
- Identified site
Editorial summary
After the baptism of the Ethiopian official, Philip was found at Azotus, and from there he preached in all the cities until he came to Caesarea.
What happened here
1From Azotus to Caesarea
After the baptism the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, and he was found at Azotus. Passing through, he preached the good news in all the cities until he came to Caesarea.
Acts does not name the cities between Azotus and Caesarea.
People here
1On these journeys
Scripture
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Location certainty
Scholarly consensus identifies this site.
- Coordinates
- 31.7572° N, 34.6578° E