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Galilee

Cove of the Sower

Located mid-way between Capernaum and Tabgha, major centers of Jesus' ministry, this cove has been noted for its acoustical properties. Mark 4 records a time when Jesus was teaching to a large crowd and pushed out in a boat in order to teach them. Some suggest this cove is an ideal location for teaching the crowds. [Bible Places]...

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Sea of Galilee

The Plain of Gennesaret spreads out below the Arbel cliffs. About five miles long and two miles wide, this stretch of land alongside Galilee's northwest shore was renowned for its fertility. Josephus wrote that it was "wonderful in its characteristics and in its beauty. Thanks to the rich soil there is not a plant that does not flourish there, and ...

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Chorazin

One of the "Galilean" type of synagogues with typical characteristics: Basilica shape - three hallways separated by two rows of pillars Three doorways; central one is largest Benches around side; not much remains of the benches here. Stylobate - to support weight of arches [Bible Places]...

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Tabgha

Two miles west of Capernaum is what Josephus referred to as the "well of Capernaum." Undoubtedly a popular fishing spot of the locals because of its famous "seven springs," Heptapegon (today the name has been corrupted to Tabgha) is the traditional location for several episodes in Jesus' ministry. [Bible Places]...

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Dan

The largest of four sources of the Jordan River, the Dan Spring emerges at the base of Mt. Hermon next to Tel Dan. It flows for four miles before joining the second largest source of the Jordan River, the Banias Spring. Together the four sources (also the Iyon and Hasbani) of the Jordan River drain a total area of more than 2700 sq. kilometers. [B...

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Gamla

Known sometimes as the "Masada of the North," Gamla is most famous for its strong defense against the Romans in the Jewish Revolt in 66 A.D. The site is bordered on all sides by deep wadis of the Golan Heights and is approachable by only one footpath from the northeast. The earliest settlement was in the Early Bronze Age and the site was reinhabite...

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Hazor

Hazor: A Timeless Tell of Grandeur and Transformation In the tapestry of ancient history, Hazor emerges as a storied tell, a silent witness to the ebb and flow of civilizations. Once known in Joshua's day as "the head of all those kingdoms," Hazor's tale unfolds across the sprawling landscape of a 200-acre archaeological wonder, now standing as the...

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Bethsaida

The northeastern shore of the Sea of Galilee is a fertile plain where the feeding of the 5,000 likely took place. There is good reason to doubt the current belief that et-Tell is Bethsaida, and a better candidate for the fishing village may be el-Araj near the shoreline. [Bible Places]...

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Mount Hermon

Mt. Hermon is the southern tip of the anti-Lebanon mountain range. Its highest peak is 9230 feet and the highest point inside Israel's borders today is Mizpe Shelagim at 7295 feet. The mountain is the only place with snow skiing in the country. [Bible Places]...

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Caesarea Philippi

Situated 25 miles north of the Sea of Galilee and at the base of Mt. Hermon, Caesarea Philippi is the location of one of the largest springs feeding the Jordan River. This abundant water supply has made the area very fertile and attractive for religious worship. Numerous temples were built at this city in the Hellenistic and Roman periods. [Bible...

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