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    Samothrace

    Σαμοθρᾴκη

    Samothrace is an island in the Aegean Sea where Paul and his companions landed during his second missionary journey (Act.16.11).

    Where the story of Samothrace happensWhere the gazetteer locates Samothrace, framed to them: Samothrace. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Samothrace
    Where the gazetteer locates Samothrace
    verses
    1
    first named
    Acts 16:11
    last named
    Acts 16:11
    feature
    island
    coordinates
    40.45°N · 25.58°E
    island40.45°N · 25.58°E

    Samothraki (OpenBible)

    The gazetteer records one identification, and no competing one.

    Description

    Samothrace in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Samothrace is a Greek island located in the northern Aegean Sea, south of the ancient city of Neapolis (modern-day Kavala) and west of the region of Thrace. In the Bible, Samothrace is mentioned once, in the context of Paul's second missionary journey. Act.16.11 records that Paul and his companions, after leaving Troas, sailed directly to Samothrace and then on to Neapolis the following day. Samothrace was known in ancient times for its religious significance, particularly the mystery cult of the Cabeiri, which attracted initiates from across the Greek world. The island was also an important stopping point for ships navigating the northern Aegean Sea. Paul's voyage to Samothrace demonstrates the island's role as a transit point in the region and provides insight into the route of his missionary travels.

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    1. Acts1 verse

      16:11

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