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Samothrace in the Bible.

Samothrace is an island in the Bible, about 1,326 km (824 miles) north-west of Jerusalem. The King James Version names it in 1 verse, Acts 16:11.

About Samothrace.

An island in the AEgean Sea, off the coast of Thracia, about 32 miles distant. This Thracian Samos was passed by Paul on his voyage from Troas to Neapolis (Acts 16:11) on his first missionary journey. It is about 8 miles long and 6 miles broad. Its modern name is Samothraki.

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Near Samothrace.

The verse that names Samothrace.

Acts 1

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

Questions about Samothrace.

Where is Samothrace in the Bible?

Samothrace is an island about 1,326 km (824 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 Samothrace named in the Bible?

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

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