Capernaum
Nahum's town, a Galilean city frequently mentioned in the
history of our Lord. It is not mentioned in the Old
Testament.
After our Lord's expulsion from Nazareth (Matt.
4:13-16; Luke
4:16-31), Capernaum became his "own city." It was
the scene of
many acts and incidents of his life (Matt. 8:5, 14,
15; 9:2-6,
10-17; 15:1-20; Mark 1:32-34, et...
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(village of Nahum) was on the western shore of the Sea of
Galilee. Mt 4:13 comp. John 6:24
It was in the "land of Gennesaret," [ Mt 14:34 comp.
John 6:17,21,24 ] It was of sufficient size to be always
called a "city," Mt 9:1; Mr 1:33 had its own synagogue, in
which our Lord frequently taught, Mr 1:21; Lu 4:33,38; Joh
6:59 and there was also a...
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(A city on the shore of the Sea of Galilee)
-Jesus chose, as the place of his abode
Mt 4:13; Lu 4:31
-Miracles of Jesus performed at
Mt 9:1-26; 17:24; 27; Mr 1:21-45; 2; 3:1-6; Lu 7:1-10;
Joh
4:46-53; 6:17-25,59
-His prophecy against
Mt 11:23; Lu 10:15...
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