Azotus
The Greek and Roman name for Ashdod, one of the five principal Philistine cities. It was here that Philip found himself after baptising the Ethiopian official, and from here he preached through the coastal towns up to Caesarea (Acts 8:40).
Where in scripture
But Philip was found at Azotus. Passing through, he preached the Good News to all the cities, until he came to Caesarea.
Acts 8:40 — cited in the description of Azotus
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.
On these journeys
- Philip and the Ethiopian — Philip the Evangelist
