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Neapolis in the Bible.

Neapolis is a city in the Bible, about 1,442 km (896 miles) north-west of Jerusalem. The King James Version names it in 1 verse, Acts 16:11.

What happened at Neapolis.

New city, a town in Thrace at which Paul first landed in Europe (Acts 16:11). It was the sea-port of the inland town of Philippi, which was distant about 10 miles. From this port Paul embarked on his last journey to Jerusalem (Acts 20:6). It is identified with the modern Turco-Grecian Kavalla.

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Near Neapolis.

The verse that names Neapolis.

Acts 1

  • Acts 16:11Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;

Questions about Neapolis.

Where is Neapolis in the Bible?

Neapolis is a city about 1,442 km (896 miles) north-west of Jerusalem. BibleLectio shows it on a painted map of the Bible’s world, with every verse that names it.

How many times is Neapolis named in the Bible?

The King James Version names Neapolis in 1 verse, in 1 book.

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