Bible Dictionary
FORUM
Forum is an older name for the Market of Appius, a stopping place on the Roman road where believers met Paul during his journey to Rome.
Definition
Forum is an older name for the Market of Appius, a stopping place named in the account of the journey to Rome. The King James Version calls it Appii Forum, while later translations use “Market of Appius.”
Biblical Usage
The place is mentioned in Acts 28:15, where believers met Paul during his journey toward Rome and encouraged him. The biblical reference identifies it as a location on that journey.
Historical Background
The supplied material gives the Latin name Appii Forum and notes that the Revised Version translates it as Market of Appius.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>fo'-rum:</p><p>the King James Version Appii Forum (Ac 28:15), is in the Revised Version (British and American) Market of Appius (see APPII FORUM).</p>