Antioch of Pisidia
But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in
Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and
sat down....
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an'-ti-ok, pi-sid'-i-a (Antiocheia pros Pisidia, or
aAntiocheia he Pisidia = "Pisidian").
1. History:
(1) Antioch of Pisidia was so called to distinguish it from
the many other cities of the same name founded by Seleucus
Nicator (301-280 BC) and called after his father Antiochus.
It was situated in a strong position, on a plateau close to...
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A city of Pisidia. Persecutes Paul Ac 13:14-52; 2Ti 3:11; Ac
14:19-22; 18:22...
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IN PISIDIA, Ac 13:14; 14:19,21; 2Ti 3:11 on the borders of
Phrygia, corresponds to Yalobatch, which is distant from
Aksher six hours over the mountains. This city, like the
Syrian Antioch, was founded by Seleucus Nicator. Under the
Romans it became a colonia, and was also called Caesarea....
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In the extreme north of Pisidia; was visited by Paul and Barnabas on the
first missionary journey (Acts 13:14). Here they found a synagogue and many
proselytes. They met with great success in preaching the gospel, but the
Jews stirred up a violent opposition against them, and they were obliged to
leave the place. On his return, Paul again visit...
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Also founded by Seleucus Nicator. Made a colony by Rome;
called also Caesarea. Now Yalobatch, on a high ridge. When
Paul, on his first missionary tour with Barnabas, preached in
the synagogue there, many Gentiles believed. The Jews
therefore raised a persecution by the wealthy women of the
place, and drove him from Antioch to Iconium, and foll...
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