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Place

Galilee

northern region

Northern region prominent in the ministry of Jesus.

71 appearances10 Bible books1 known aliases

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Northern region of the land allotted to the tribes of Naphtali, Zebulun, Asher, and , bordered by the Mediterranean, the , and the lake known as the Sea of Galilee. 's promise of light to Galilee of the nations frames 's account of Jesus settling in , and most of ' public ministry, miracles, and calling of the twelve takes place around its towns and shores. After Jesus directs the disciples back to Galilee to meet him.

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Modern location: Galilee. Coordinates from OpenBible.info.

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