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   Where is Capernaum in the Bible?

   • Referred to in the Bible as the town of Jesus, Capernaum is located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, in northern Israel. It lies close to many other important biblical sites, such as Tabgha, the Church of the Beatitudes, and the Church of the Primacy of St. Peter, all of which are often mentioned in the New Testament.

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   What does Capernaum mean?

   • Capernaum ( / kəˈpɜːrneɪəm, - niəm / kə-PUR-nay-əm, -nee-əm; Hebrew: כְּפַר נַחוּם, romanized : Kfar Naḥum, lit. 'Nahum's village'; Arabic: كفر ناحوم, romanized : Kafr Nāḥūm) was a fishing village established during the time of the Hasmoneans, located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee.

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   Why is Capernaum important in the Bible?

   • 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 ). Capernaum was also the home of Peter and Andrew and where Jesus called them to follow Him ( Matthew 4:18–20 ).

   What is the significance of Capernaum in the Bible?

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   Where did Capernaum come from?

   • In the ancient world, Capernaum was the place to live if you wanted a life as a merchant. Capernaum existed as a trading village of about 1500 people on the northwestern Galilean seashore to the south of Chorazin, and north of Gennesaret. Its name originates from two Hebrew words, kfar (village) and Nachum (an unknown man’s name).

   Why Was Capernaum Such an Important City in the Bible?

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   Capernaum ( / kəˈpɜːrneɪəm, - niəm / kə-PUR-nay-əm, -⁠nee-əm; [1] Hebrew: כְּפַר נַחוּם, romanized :Kfar Naḥum, lit. 'Nahum's village'; Arabic: كفر ناحوم, romanized :Kafr Nāḥūm) was a fishing village established during the time of the Hasmoneans, located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. [2]

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   Capernaum, ancient city on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, Israel. It was Jesus’ second home and, during the period of his life, a garrison town, an administrative centre, and a customs station.

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   CAPER'NAUM, somewhere upon the n.w. shore of the sea of Galilee, but its exact location is not settled. There are several reasons for placing it at Khan Min-yeh on the n. side of the plain of Gennesaret.

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   Jan 12, 2023 · 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).

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   Referred to in the Bible as the town of Jesus, Capernaum is located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, in northern Israel. It lies close to many other important biblical sites, such as Tabgha, the Church of the Beatitudes, and the Church of the Primacy of St. Peter, all of which are often mentioned in the New Testament.

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   Populated from the 2nd century BC to the 7th century AD, Capernaum was built along the edge of the Sea of Galilee and had up to 1,500 residents. Today the ruins are owned by two churches: the Franciscans control the western portion with the synagogue and the Greek Orthodox property is marked by the white church with red domes.

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   Sep 15, 2023 · What Was Capernaum Known For? Located along the Via Maris, Capernaum was located on the main trade route between Damascus and Egypt. It was an important commercial stop on that trade route, and the largest number of workers chose fishing as their vocation (others were farmers and merchants).