Capernaum

Jesus made Capernaum his home during the years of his ministry. Peter, Andrew, James and John were fishermen living in the village. Matthew the tax collector also dwelt here. It had had up to 1500 residents.

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Capernaum

Type: City
Greek name: Καφαρναούμ
Means: village of comfort
Name today: Kfar Nahum
Mentioned in GT: 0 times
Mentioned in NT: 17 times
Position: 32.880592, 35.575157
Height below sea level: 146m
Related: synagogue in Capernaum (located in)

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References (17)

Mentioned in total 17 times in the Bible:
Matt. 4:13, Matt. 8:5, Matt. 9:1, Matt. 11:23, Matt. 17:24, Mark 1:21, Mark 2:1, Mark 9:33, Luke 4:23, Luke 4:31, Luke 7:1, Luke 10:15, John 2:12, John 4:46, John 6:17, John 6:24, John 6:59

Identification

10/10. fully confirmed, archaeological findings and tradition confirm the identification of this place.

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