This page contains information about places mentioned in the book of Acts. The places described on this page are listed above.

Salamis

Pronounced Suh-larm'-uhs
Port on the east end of Cyprus.
Mentioned in connection with the beginning of Paul’s 1st missionary journey (Acts 13:4-5).
Map 4, Cyprus.

Samaria

Pronounced Suh-mare'-ee-uh
Central highlands region between Judea and Galilee.
Chief city has the same name, Samaria.
Long ago the voices of Elijah, Hosea, and other prophets were heard in Samaria.
The Samaritans were a mixture of peoples hated by the Jews, so the Jews had no dealings with the Samaritans.
In Samaria Jesus spoke to the woman at the well (Jhn 4:1-9).
Samaria was the ground of the third step in world evangelism (Acts 1:8, 8:1).
Philip preached in Samaria (Acts 8:4-5).
Mentioned in connection with Paul’s 1st missionary journey (Acts 15:1-4).
Map 4, Cyprus.

Also called Sharon.
A 50km stretch of countryside between Lydda and Caesarea.
The people of Sharon were convinced by the miraculous healing performed by Peter at Lydda (Acts 9:32-35).
The song of Solomon contains the phrase "the rose of Sharon" (Sol 2:1).
Jesus spoke of the "lilies of the field" and Sharon was known for its wildflowers (Mtt 6:28-30).
Map 4, Syria.

A major city in Phonecia along the southern coast of Syria.
A rival seaport to Tyre to the south.
Paul visited Sidon on his way to Rome (Acts 27:3).
The people of Sidon were involved with those of Tyre in an argument with Herod (Acts 12:19-20).
Map 4, Syria.