Mosia 13:34 (God himself should come down among the children of men, and take upon him the form of man, and go forth in mighty power upon the face of the earth). Jesus moved from Nazareth and lived here after the beginning of His ministry so that Capernaum is called “his own city” (compare Matt. 9:1 with Mark 2:1). Peter was called near here (cast the net...), Demon possessed, Centurian's servant, Jairus' daughter, issue of blood, paralytic through the roof, shekel in fish's mouth, and many more stories occurred here. Capernaum sits along the major trade route (Via Maris, with Roman milestone here to verify) and was an administrative center for the region. Home of Peter (originally Bethsaida, then moved to Capernaum) Matthew, Andrew, James, John, and Phillip (the other 6 were also from Galilee). Four other apostles were from nearby. (more photos: Wiki & Bible)
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Bible Photos & Explanation Capernaum, located on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee, was the center of Jesus’ Galilean ministry (Matt. 9:1–2; Mark 2:1–5). An important and successful fishing and commercial center, it was home to Gentiles as well as Jews. The first-century population probably never exceeded 1,000 people. Capernaum was located on the crossroads of important trade routes, with fertile lands surrounding it. Roman soldiers constructed bath houses and storage facilities here. In spite of the many miracles performed here, the people generally rejected the Savior’s ministry. Jesus therefore cursed the city (Matt. 11:20, 23–24). In time, Capernaum fell into ruin and remains uninhabited.
Significant Events: Capernaum was known as the Savior’s “own city” (Matt. 9:1–2; Mark 2:1–5). He worked many miracles at this site. For example, He healed many people (Mark 1:32–34), including a centurion’s servant (Luke 7:1–10), Peter’s mother-in-law (Mark 1:21, 29–31), the paralytic whose bed was lowered through a roof (Mark 2:1–12), and the man with the withered hand (Matt. 12:9–13). Here Jesus also cast out many evil spirits (Mark 1:21–28, 32–34), raised the daughter of Jairus from the dead (Matt. 9:18–19, 23–26; Mark 5:22–24, 35–43), and delivered the bread of life sermon in the synagogue at Capernaum (John 6:24–59). The Savior directed Peter to catch a fish from the Sea of Galilee, open its mouth, and find a coin with which to pay a tax (Matt. 17:24–27). (See BD Capernaum.)
Village of Nahum. A town on the northern end of the Sea of Galilee, probably on the site now known as Tell-Hûm. At the time of our Lord the district was one of the most prosperous and crowded in all Palestine. Here the Lord lived after the beginning of His ministry, so that Capernaum is called “his own city” (compare Matt. 9:1 with Mark 2:1). It was the home of Peter and Andrew (Mark 1:29) and of Matthew (Matt. 9:9). Many of our Lord’s miracles were worked here (Matt. 8:5, 14; 9:1; Mark 1:21, 30; 2:1; Luke 4:31–35, 38; 5:18; 7:1). In the synagogue at Capernaum was spoken the wonderful discourse found in John 6:59. Later the Lord upbraided the people of the place for their rejection of Him (Matt. 11:23; Luke 10:15).
John 1:44 Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.
John 2:12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.
John 4:46 So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.
17 And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.
24 When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.
59 These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.
23 And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.
31 And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.
38 ¶ And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.
Luke 7:1 Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
Luke 10:15 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.
Mark 1:21 And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.
Mark 2:1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.
Matt 4:13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:
Matt 8:5 And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,
1 And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.
2 And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son,
be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
Matt 11:23 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
Acts 15:14 Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.