Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat, and drink, and oil, unto them of Zidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea of Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus king of Persia.
Meat
Joppa joppa, now jaffa or yaffa, one of the most ancient sea-ports in the world, is situated in a fine plain on the shore of the mediterranean, between jamnia south and caesarea of palestine north, 150 stadia from antipatris, according to josephus, 30 miles south of caesarea, 12 miles north of ashdod, 9 miles west of ramla, and 40 miles west of jerusalem, according to modern authorities; and in lat
Bible References
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Acts 12:20
And he was very angry with the Tyrians and Sidonians: and they unanimously came to him, and having persuaded Blastus who was over the chamber of the king, they continued to seek peace; because their country is supported by the kings.
Joppa joppa, now jaffa or yaffa, one of the most ancient sea-ports in the world, is situated in a fine plain on the shore of the mediterranean, between jamnia south and caesarea of palestine north, 150 stadia from antipatris, according to josephus, 30 miles south of caesarea, 12 miles north of ashdod, 9 miles west of ramla, and 40 miles west of jerusalem, according to modern authorities; and in lat
Acts 9:36
But there was a certain disciple in Joppa, by name Tabitha, who being interpreted is called Dorcas: and she was full of good works and alms which she was doing.
Acts 10:5
And now send men to Joppa, and call for a certain Simon, who is called Peter: