Rhodes

Rhodes (Rohdz)

An island off the southwest tip of Asia Minor (1Macc 15:23; Acts 21:1). In biblical times this small island republic was a cultural center and a center of higher education. It was also known for its healthful climate. Paul passed Rhodes on his sea journey from Ephesus to Tyre (Acts 21:1).

1Macc 15:23

23and to all the countries, and to Sampsames, and to the Spartans, and to Delos, and to Myndos, and to Sicyon, and to Caria, and to Samos, and to Pamphylia, and ... View more

Acts 21:1

Paul's Journey to Jerusalem
1When we had parted from them and set sail, we came by a straight course to Cos, and the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patar ... View more

Acts 21:1

Paul's Journey to Jerusalem
1When we had parted from them and set sail, we came by a straight course to Cos, and the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patar ... View more

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