Bible Stumpers: Places That Still Exist

1. Abraham pursued foreign kings near this ancient city; King Ahaz later copied an altar from it, and Saul of Tarsus was blinded on the road leading to it.

2. At this ancient city, Israel circled the fortified walls while bearing the ark of the covenant, and centuries later Jesus restored sight to a blind man along its approach road.

3. After a violent shipwreck, Paul spent three months on this island where he survived a viper’s bite and ministered to its people.

4. This ancient Phoenician port city, named for one of Canaan’s descendants, was later cited by Jesus when rebuking unrepentant towns.

5. This ancient coastal city was renowned for its wealth and trade and became the subject of extensive prophetic warnings concerning its pride and downfall.

6. During a perilous voyage, Paul’s ship sailed along the coast of this Mediterranean island where he later instructed Titus to appoint elders in its churches.

7. Jews from this large North African port city were among those who debated Stephen, and ships from there later carried Paul toward Rome.

8. Near the end of Romans, Paul expressed his desire to visit this western land to preach the gospel during a planned future journey.

9. In this city on the island of Cyprus, Paul rebuked a Jewish sorcerer who was struck blind for a time.

10. After rejoining his companions at Assos, Paul and his group sailed to this city on the island of Lesbos while traveling back toward Jerusalem.