Dalmatia
Summary
A mountainous region on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea, part of the Roman province of Illyricum, visited by Titus during Paul's second Roman imprisonment.
☩Location and History
Dalmatia lay on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea, a mountainous country between the rivers Titius and Drinus. The region derived its name from the Dalmatae, a warlike Illyrian tribe skilled in navigation and piracy, who were eventually conquered by Rome after prolonged resistance. Originally denoting just the southern portion of Illyricum, by Paul's time the term Dalmatia was being extended to cover the entire province.
☩Titus's Mission
During Paul's second imprisonment at Rome, Titus departed for Dalmatia. The apostle's statement gives no indication whether Titus went to evangelize new territory or to visit already established churches. Since Paul had preached 'round about unto Illyricum,' there may have been believers in the region needing pastoral care. This is Titus's last mention in Scripture, leaving his subsequent activities unknown.
Related Verses1 mention
2 Timothy· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Dalmatia," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. II (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Dalmatia," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
- 3.James Hastings (ed.), "Dalmatia," in Dictionary of the Apostolic Church, vol. I (T. & T. Clark, 1915–1918).
- 4.George Morrish, "Dalmatia," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).