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  2. Jan 12, 2023 · Answer. Capernaum is featured in the New Testament but never mentioned in the Old. Capernaum was a city located on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is significant in Scripture because Capernaum was the chosen home city of Jesus after He was driven from Nazareth by the religious officials ( Luke 4:16, 28–30 ).

  3. A city on the NW shore of the Sea of Galilee which served as Jesus’ Galilean home base. The city evidently was named after someone called Nahum but there is no proof that this was Nahum the prophet. The name of the city does not occur in Scripture outside of the gospels. 1. The site.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CapernaumCapernaum - Wikipedia

    As early as AD 530, Capernaum was mentioned in the writings of Theodosius the archdeacon who said that it was situated, as one goes northward from Tiberias, two miles from Tabgha (Heptapegon) and six miles short of Bethsaida along the same route.

  5. Sep 15, 2023 · Capernaum is known for numerous events and one strong admonition, as it was one of the three cities, along with Chorazin and Bethsaida) cursed by Jesus for its lack of faith (Matthew 11:21-23, Luke 10:13-15).

  6. In Scripture Capernaum is not mentioned outside the Gospels. When Jesus finally departed from Nazareth, He dwelt in Capernaum ( Matthew 4:13) and made it the main center of His activity during a large part of His public ministry.

  7. Jul 1, 2022 · Since Capernaum was a central part of Jesus’s ministry, the Bible mentions it many times. Jesus’ miracles are recorded throughout the four gospels. In Matthew 8:5 , after Jesus returned to Capernaum from teaching outside the city, a centurion approached Jesus on behalf of his paralyzed servant.

  8. Capernaum. Nahum's town, a Galilean city frequently mentioned in the history of our Lord. It is not mentioned in the Old Testament. After our Lord's expulsion from Nazareth ( Matthew 4:13-16; Luke 4:16-31), Capernaum became his "own city."

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