Samothracia(samothrace)
Summary
A small mountainous island in the northeastern Aegean Sea where Paul's ship anchored during his first journey to Europe.
☩Location and Description
Samothracia (also spelled Samothrace) was a small island in the northeastern Aegean Sea, off the coast of Thrace. Being very lofty and conspicuous, it served as an excellent landmark for sailors and would have been clearly visible during Paul's voyage if the weather was clear.
☩Paul's Visit
On Paul's first voyage to Europe, sailing from Troas to Neapolis, his ship anchored at Samothracia overnight. With a fair wind, the voyage took only parts of two days. On his return journey, however, the same voyage took five days due to unfavorable winds. The ancient city and likely anchorage was on the north side, sufficiently sheltered from the southeast wind.
Related Verses1 mention
Acts· 1 verse
References
- 1.George Morrish, "Samothracia," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
- 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Samothracia," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
- 3.Andrew Robert Fausset, "Samothracia," in The Englishman's Critical and Expository Bible Cyclopædia (Hodder & Stoughton, 1878).
- 4.Andrew Robert Fausset, "Samothracia," in The Englishman's Critical and Expository Bible Cyclopædia (Hodder & Stoughton, 1878).
- 5.Andrew Robert Fausset, "Samothracia," in The Englishman's Critical and Expository Bible Cyclopædia (Hodder & Stoughton, 1878).