Roman administrative city associated with Cornelius, Peter, and Paul.
Roman coastal city·1 Bible book·9 chapters·15 verse appearances
What and where is this?
Mediterranean port built by Herod the Great that serves as the administrative capital of . It is the home of the centurion, to whom is sent in Acts 10, and the residence of the procurators. is brought there under guard after his arrest in , defends himself before , , and , and from its harbor sails as a prisoner to . The city is also where I is struck down for accepting divine acclaim.
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Modern location: Caesarea Maritima. Coordinates from OpenBible.info.
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