Ptolemais
a maritime city of Galilee (Acts 21:7). It was originally called
"Accho" (q.v.), and received the name Ptolemais from Ptolemy
Soter when he was in possession of Coele-Syria.
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'Ptolemais' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.