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GLOSSARY
Joppa
Pronunciation: DZHAH-puh
Occurrences: 3
First Reference: Yeshua 21:21
These then are the words which Caiaphas spoke, and Judas, believing in his words, went unto Joppa to take ship unto Lebanon.
See: Judea
Summary: Located on the Mediterranean coast approximately thirty-five miles northwest of Jerusalem, the city of Joppa served as the chief seaport of Judea. It was during Yeshua’s return from Ceasarea — having taken ship to Joppa, then joining a caravan to Jerusalem — that he first met the wealthy merchant known as Joseph of Arimathea (Y:27:7-8).
Notes/References:
Now when the first day of the week was come, Yeshua took ship unto Joppa that he might return again unto Jerusalem.
And coming to the port beside the sea, he traveled unto Judea, and he met upon the way, Joseph of Arimathea who was a merchant possessing great wealth and power.
Yeshua 27:7-8
[...] In 67 CE, as Jews began to foment rebellion in Israel against Rome, Joseph moved to Joppa; and then at the invitation of Claudia Procula, he moved to Caesarea. [...]
Azrael’s Commentary — Joseph of Arimathea
