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The Bible mention Derbe as being nearby [[Iconium]] city. When the citizents of Iconium or of [[Lystra]] almost killed Paul, Paul managed to escape to Derbe.
The Bible mention Derbe as being nearby [[Iconium]] city. When the citizents of Iconium or of [[Lystra]] almost killed Paul, Paul managed to escape to Derbe.


[[Strabo]] places Derbe “on the sides” of Isauria, and almost in Cappadocia.<ref>{{Cite Strabo|p. 569}}</ref> Elsewhere, he says it was in the eleventh praefecture of [[Cappadocia]].<ref>{{Cite Strabo|p. 534}}</ref> When the apostles [[Saint Paul (apostle)|Paul]] and [[Saint Barnabas|Barnabas]] visited Derbe, it was in [[Lycaonia]]. [[Stephanus of Byzantium]] places Derbe in Isauria.<ref>{{Cite Stephanus|''s.v.'' Δέρβη}}</ref>
[[Strabo]] places Derbe “on the sides” of Isauria, and almost in Cappadocia.<ref>{{Cite Strabo|p. 569}}</ref> Elsewhere, he says it was in the eleventh praefecture of [[Cappadocia]].<ref>{{Cite Strabo|p. 534}}</ref> When the apostles [[Saint Paul (apostle)|Paul]] and [[Saint Barnabas|Barnabas]] visited Derbe, it was in [[Lycaonia]]. [[Stephanus of Byzantium]] places Derbe in Isauria.<ref>{{Cite Stephanus|''s.v.'' Δέρβη}}</ref>. Possibly many cities named Derbe exist.


In 1956, on the basis of an inscription dating to 157 BC, Michael Ballance fixed the site of Derbe at a mound known as Kerti Hüyük, some {{convert|15|mi}} northeast of [[Karaman]] (ancient Laranda), near Ekinözü village in modern-day [[Turkey]].<ref name=oup>{{Cite book| publisher = Oxford University Press| isbn = 978-0-19-988145-1| last1 = Fant| first1 = Clyde E.| last2 = Reddish| first2 = Mitchell G.| title = A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cPDXFPxKBzIC&pg=PT341 |date = 2003-10-23}}</ref> Although subject to controversy, this is considered the most likely site.<ref name="biblicalstudies.org.uk">[http://www.biblicalstudies.org.uk/pdf/archaeology_vanelderen.pdf Bastian Van Elderen, ''Some Archaeological Observations on Paul’s First Missionary Journey'', 157-159].</ref><ref>Steve C. Singleton, ''[https://deeperstudy.com/study-links/bible-atlas-space/central-mediterranean-lands-in-the-bible/derbe/ Derbe], from Bible Atlas from Space, Deeperstudy.com.''</ref>
In 1956, on the basis of an inscription dating to 157 BC, Michael Ballance fixed the site of Derbe at a mound known as Kerti Hüyük, some {{convert|15|mi}} northeast of [[Karaman]] (ancient Laranda), near Ekinözü village in modern-day [[Turkey]].<ref name=oup>{{Cite book| publisher = Oxford University Press| isbn = 978-0-19-988145-1| last1 = Fant| first1 = Clyde E.| last2 = Reddish| first2 = Mitchell G.| title = A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cPDXFPxKBzIC&pg=PT341 |date = 2003-10-23}}</ref> Although subject to controversy, this is considered the most likely site.<ref name="biblicalstudies.org.uk">[http://www.biblicalstudies.org.uk/pdf/archaeology_vanelderen.pdf Bastian Van Elderen, ''Some Archaeological Observations on Paul’s First Missionary Journey'', 157-159].</ref><ref>Steve C. Singleton, ''[https://deeperstudy.com/study-links/bible-atlas-space/central-mediterranean-lands-in-the-bible/derbe/ Derbe], from Bible Atlas from Space, Deeperstudy.com.''</ref>

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Derbe
Derbe is located in Turkey
Derbe
Shown within Turkey
LocationTurkey
RegionKaraman Province
Coordinates37°21′03″N 33°16′17″E / 37.3508333333°N 33.2713888911°E / 37.3508333333; 33.2713888911

Derbe (Greek: Δέρβη), also called Derbeia (Greek: Δέρβεια),[1] was a city of Galatia in Asia Minor, and later of Lycaonia, and still later of Isauria and Cappadocia. It is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles at 14:6, 14:20, 16:1 and 20:4. Derbe is notable because it is the only city mentioned in the New Testament where the message of the Gospel was accepted from the beginning by its inhabitants.

Etymology

Derbe is derived form Derbent which is derived from Persian "Darband" (Persian: دربند, lit. 'Barred gate', from dar “gate” + band “bar,” lit., “barred gate”[2]), referring to an adjacent pass, to a narrow gate entrance. The name of the city is somehow prophesized in Matthew 7:13-14 “ 13) Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14) [a]Because narrow is the gate and [b]difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it."

Location

The Bible mention Derbe as being nearby Iconium city. When the citizents of Iconium or of Lystra almost killed Paul, Paul managed to escape to Derbe.

Strabo places Derbe “on the sides” of Isauria, and almost in Cappadocia.[3] Elsewhere, he says it was in the eleventh praefecture of Cappadocia.[4] When the apostles Paul and Barnabas visited Derbe, it was in Lycaonia. Stephanus of Byzantium places Derbe in Isauria.[5]. Possibly many cities named Derbe exist.

In 1956, on the basis of an inscription dating to 157 BC, Michael Ballance fixed the site of Derbe at a mound known as Kerti Hüyük, some 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Karaman (ancient Laranda), near Ekinözü village in modern-day Turkey.[6] Although subject to controversy, this is considered the most likely site.[7][8]

History

Antipater of Derbe, a friend of Cicero,[9] was ruler of Derbe, but was killed by Amyntas of Galatia, who added Derbe to his possessions.[10][11]

Claudioderbe was a special title given to Derbe during the reign of the Roman Emperor Claudius; it appears on second century coins from Derbe.[6]

The apostles Paul and Barnabas came to Derbe after escaping a disturbance and survive the stoning in Iconium, about 60 miles away,[7] and successfully evangelized there.[12] Paul and Barnabas returned there after being stoned again in Lystra.[13] On these experiences, Paul commented, "We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God."[14] He and Silas later visited Derbe again.[15]

The Bishopric of Derbe became a suffragan see of Iconium. It is not mentioned by later Notitiae Episcopatuum. Just four bishops are known, from 381 to 672.[16]

Derbe is included in the Catholic Church's list of titular sees.[17]

Saint Timothy was a native of Derbe (or of Lystra).[18]

References

  1. ^ Stephanus of Byzantium, Ethnica, §D225.2
  2. ^ Zonn, Igor S; Kosarev, Aleksey N; Glantz, Michael; Kostianoy, Andrey G. (2010). The Caspian Sea Encyclopedia. Springer. p. 160.
  3. ^ Strabo. Geographica. Vol. p. 569. Page numbers refer to those of Isaac Casaubon's edition.
  4. ^ Strabo. Geographica. Vol. p. 534. Page numbers refer to those of Isaac Casaubon's edition.
  5. ^ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v. Δέρβη.
  6. ^ a b Fant, Clyde E.; Reddish, Mitchell G. (2003-10-23). A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-988145-1.
  7. ^ a b Bastian Van Elderen, Some Archaeological Observations on Paul’s First Missionary Journey, 157-159.
  8. ^ Steve C. Singleton, Derbe, from Bible Atlas from Space, Deeperstudy.com.
  9. ^ Cicero, Ad Familiares, xiii. 73
  10. ^ Strabo, XII,i, 4; vi, 3
  11. ^ Dio Cassius, XLIX, xxxii)
  12. ^ Acts 14:6–21
  13. ^ Acts 14:20
  14. ^ Acts 14:22
  15. ^ Acts 16:1
  16. ^ "Derbe". Catholic Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2007-02-17.
  17. ^ Annuario Pontificio 2013 (Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2013, ISBN 978-88-209-9070-1), p. 880
  18. ^ Acts 16:1

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Derbe". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

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