Havens, Fair
LocationsGeographical Setting
Fair Havens was a harbor on the south coast of Crete where the Apostle Paul's ship anchored during its voyage to Rome.
What is the meaning of Havens, Fair in the Bible?
Fair Havens is a harbor located on the southern coast of Crete, identified in Acts 27:8 as the anchorage point reached by Paul and his companions before the onset of dangerous winter sailing conditions.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geography of Fair Havens clarifies the timeline of Paul's journey to Rome and highlights the practical maritime challenges faced by ancient travelers, providing context for the subsequent storm and shipwreck described in Acts 27.
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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.