Bible Dictionary
Azotus
Azotus is the Greek name for Ashdod, the Philistine city. Philip preached there after the Ethiopian official’s baptism and then traveled through the region.
Definition
Azotus is the Greek form of Ashdod, the Philistine city. The name occurs in the New Testament account of Philip’s ministry after the baptism of the Ethiopian official.
Biblical Usage
After the Ethiopian official was baptized, Philip was found at Azotus and preached as he passed through the region toward Caesarea.
Historical Background
Azotus is also mentioned in the supplied material in connection with Ashdod in 1 Maccabees. It is a Grecized form of the city’s name.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The Grecized form (Acts 8:40, etc.) of Ashdod (q.v.).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
[Ashdod, Or Azotus]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-zo'-tus. See ASHDOD (1 Macc 9:15; Ac 8:40).</p>