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Ptolemais

Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)

[Accho]

See also: accho

Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)

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.

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