Syracuse Summary
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Syracuse, a city on the island of Sicily where Paul's ship stopped for three days on his journey to Rome (Act 28:12).
Syracuse
PlaceCity in Sicily where Paul's ship stopped
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Syracuse Article
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Syracuse was an important city on the eastern coast of the island of Sicily. It is mentioned in Act.28.12 as a place where the ship carrying Paul to Rome stopped for three days. The stop at Syracuse occurred after the ship had sailed from Malta, where Paul and the other passengers had been shipwrecked (Act.28.1-11). Syracuse was founded by Greek colonists in the 8th century BC and became a significant center of Greek culture and commerce in the Mediterranean world. During the Roman period, Syracuse served as the capital of the province of Sicily. The brief mention of Syracuse in Acts provides insight into the route taken by Paul and his companions on their journey to Rome.
Syracuse Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A city on the south-east coast of Sicily, where Paul landed and remained three days when on his way to Rome (Acts 28:12). It was distinguished for its magnitude and splendour. It is now a small town of some 13,000 inhabitants.
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