places in the bible: Capernaum by ric Gustafson
Capernaum means ' City of Consolation' or ' Village of Nahum'.
The ancient city of Capernaum is located on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is two and a half miles from the town of Bethsaida. Matthew 4:13 talks about this city by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali. This city is also mentioned in Luke 10:15 and John 6:16-17.
Capernaum was a small fishing village that existed from the second century BC to the eleventh century AD. This village was home to Peter, Andrew, James and John. Jesus spent a lot of time there after leaving Nazareth. There in the small synagogue he proclaimed that he was the bread of life.
During the nineteenth century, the ruins and synagogue were identified.
The people of Capernaum knew about Jesus but many did not accept him as God's Son.
research help: ' 40 fascinating places in the Bible' by Ellen Caughey
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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