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The Definition of the word Ptolemais

Ptolemais

A maritime city of Galilee (Acts 21:7). It was originally called "Accho (q.v.), and received the name Ptolemais from Ptolemy" Soter when he was in possession of Coele-Syria.


The Old Testament

The New Testament