Ptolemais
Ptolemais is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is Acre.
Where is Ptolemais?
Approx. 32.9214, 35.0692 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acre | settlement | High |
Ptolemais in the Bible dictionary
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.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain. Full dictionary entry →
Verses that mention Ptolemais
- Acts 21:7
And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.