Azotus
azotus
the Grecized form (Acts 8:40, etc.) of Ashdod (q.v.).
Historical Examples
And Jonathan followed after him to azotus, and they joined battle.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version Various
And Jonathan pursued after him to azotus, and the armies joined battle.
The Bible Story Rev. Newton Marshall Hall
But Philip was found at azotus: and passing through he preached the gospel to all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.
The Bible Story Rev. Newton Marshall Hall
His general, Cendebseus, invaded their country, but was defeated near azotus.
The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia George Rawlinson
And the divider shall sit in azotus, and I will destroy the pride of the Philistines.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version Various
After that Demetrius the younger came out of Crete, and sent a great host to azotus.
The Worlds Greatest Books, Volume XIII. Various
And they fled even to the towers that were in the fields of azotus, and he burnt them with fire.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version Various
When Richard had advanced as far as azotus he was opposed by the Saracen forces, ranged in order of battle.
Cassell’s History of England, Vol. I (of 9) Anonymous
The fugitives took sanctuary in the temple of Dagon at azotus.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 4 Various
From Accaron even to the sea: all places that lie towards azotus and the villages thereof.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version Various
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