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NEAPOLIS

(Gk. Neápolis)

The seaport of Philippi located 16 km. (10 mi.) SE of Philippi on an inclined strip of land that extended to the Aegean Sea with a harbor on both sides. Neapolis (“new city”) was controlled by various empires throughout its history. During the Byzantine era it was called Christoupolis (modern Kavalla). Archaeological discoveries include an aqueduct, remnants of a Hellenistic village, and a sanctuary of the goddess Parthenos, the chief deity of Neapolis. Some Latin inscriptions have confirmed Neapolis’ military and economic dependence on Philippi during the Roman era and that Neapolis was the residence of some prominent people of Philippi.

Following his Macedonian dream, Paul left Troas for Europe. Neapolis was the first city he visited there (Acts 16:11). Paul again traveled through Neapolis on his third missionary journey (cf. Acts 20:6).

Steven L. Cox






Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)

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