Solomon's Portico, a colonnade in the Jerusalem temple where the apostles gathered to teach (Act.3.11; 5:12).
Also known as Solomon's Colonade · Solomon's porch
Solomon's Portico was a colonnade or covered walkway located on the east side of the temple complex in Jerusalem (Josephus, Antiquities 15.11.3). It was a place where people gathered, and where the apostles often met to teach and preach the gospel message after Pentecost. Notable events that occurred here include the healing of the lame man by Peter and John (Act.3.11) and the gathering of the early believers (Act.5.12).
Approximate location: 31.777, 35.235 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G4672
While the man clung to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and ran to them in the walkway called Solomonʼs Colonnade.
The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomonʼs Colonnade.
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