Bible Dictionary
Candace, Or Candace
Candace was the dynastic title of the queen of Ethiopia, or Meroe, whose treasurer became a Christian through Philip’s ministry.
Definition
Candace was the dynastic title of the queen of Ethiopia, or Meroe, rather than the proper name of a single person.
Biblical Usage
The queen’s treasurer is mentioned in the account of Philip’s evangelistic ministry and baptism of the Ethiopian official.
Historical Background
The title belonged to a succession of Ethiopian queens.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(prince of servants), a queen of Ethiopia (Meroe), mentioned (Acts 8:27) (A.D. 38.) The name was not a proper name of an individual, but that of a dynasty of Ethiopian queens.