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Seleucia

Morrish Bible Dictionary

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A seaport some sixteen miles from Antioch in Syria, from whence Paul and Barnabas embarked on their first missionary journey; doubtless they landed there on their return. Acts 13:4; Acts 14:26 . It was founded by Seleucus Nicator, the successor in Syria to Alexander the Great. There are two piers in the old harbour still called Paul and Barnabas. The modern village is called es Suweidiyeh, 36 15' N, 35 50' E .

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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Seleucia'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​s/seleucia.html. 1897.
 
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