Capernaum - כְּפַר נָחוּם
On the north side of the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum (Kfar Naum) was the main city Jesus lived in during his Galilean ministry. A fishing village, roman garrison and agricultural center, Capernaum was a hub of sorts in the region. Jesus chose several of his disciples here including, Peter, Andrew, and Matthew.
Biblical References
Luke 10:13-15 – Woe to the unrepentant cities
Luke 7:1-10 – Centurion’s servant was healed
Luke 8:40-56 – Woman with the issue of blood and Jarius’ daughter raised from the dead
Matthew 4:12-17 – Capernaum becomes his hometown
Matthew 8:14-17 – Jesus enters Peter’s mother in laws house
Mark 1:29 – Jesus enters the house of Simon and Andrew along with James and John
Mark 2:1-4 – The healing of the Paralytic at Capernaum
Luke 8:40-56 – Women of Jesus support Jesus’s ministry as they go through the cities and villages.
John 6:22 – 51,53-56 – I am the bread of life
John 15:12-17 – You did not choose me but I chose you
