Assos
Assos is a settlement mentioned in 2 verses. Its most likely location is Assos. The name means “approaching; coming near.”
Where is Assos?
Approx. 39.4906, 26.3367 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Assos | settlement | High |
Assos in the Bible dictionary
A sea-port town of Proconsular Asia, in the district of Mysia, on the north shore of the Gulf of Adramyttium. Paul came hither on foot along the Roman road from Troas (Acts 20:13, 14), a distance of 20 miles. It was about 30 miles distant from Troas by sea. The island of Lesbos lay opposite it, about 7 miles distant.
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Verses that mention Assos
- Acts 20:13
And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot.
- Acts 20:14
And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene.