Galilee
Described as hilly country, Galilee was located in the northern part of
ancient Israel. Jesus was from Galilee, as were his disciples; much of
his ministry took place in Galilee. During the time of Christ, Galilee
made up about one-third of the present-day holy land. In more modern times,
Galilee was revived through Zionist colonizations. The land became part
of modern-day Israel after the Arab-Israeli war in 1948-1949.
Galilee was originally home to the tribe of Naphtali.
Joshua 20:7
Jesus was from Nazareth in Galilee.
Matthew 2:19-23
Mark 1:9
Jesus' first miracle was in Galilee.
John 2:1-11
Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would come from Galilee, but
the religious leaders of Jesus' day overlooked this fact.
Isaiah 9:1-7
John 7:52 |