Gaza

Also known as: Azzah

Modern name: Gaza City, Palestinian Territories

Canaan Both Testaments

Gaza represents both the peril of compromise and the reach of the Gospel. Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch on the Gaza road shows God orchestrating evangelism to the ends of the earth.

About Gaza

An ancient Philistine city on the Mediterranean coast and one of the five major Philistine cities. Samson met his downfall here at the hands of Delilah. Philip the evangelist met and baptized the Ethiopian eunuch on the road to Gaza.

Biblical Significance

Gaza represents both the peril of compromise and the reach of the Gospel. Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch on the Gaza road shows God orchestrating evangelism to the ends of the earth.

Geographic Location

Latitude

31.5017°

Longitude

34.4668°

Known today as: Gaza City, Palestinian Territories

Quick Facts

Region
Canaan
Testament
Both
Modern Name
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories
Key Verses
4
Coordinates
31.50°, 34.47°
Other Names
1

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