Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 8:40

40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through, he preached in all the cities, till he came to Cesarea.

Philip was set down by the Spirit at Ashdod of the Philistines, which is called by the Septuagint Azotus; names of persons and places, do in tract of time vary. This place had been famous for the Idol Dagon, 1 Sam. 5.3 and for being a chief place of the Philistines, those enemies to Gods Church; but Christ when he comes, can cast Satan out of his strongest holds: This Azotus is accounted thirty four miles from Gaza.