Appii Forum
LocationsGeographical Setting
Appii Forum was a significant waystation and commercial hub located on the Appian Way, approximately 42 Roman miles from Rome.
What is the meaning of Appii Forum in the Bible?
Appii Forum was a settlement located at the forty-third milestone on the Appian Way, roughly 39.5 English miles from Rome. Established during the time of Appius Claudius Caecus, it functioned as a municipal center by the first century.
SIGNIFICANCE
This location is mentioned in Acts 28:15 as the point where Paul's companions met him, illustrating the extent of Christian support and the practical logistics of travel along major Roman infrastructure during the apostolic era.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.