Who was Galilee?

Jesus' hometown on Earth.

The story of Galilee

Galilee - Region
Galilee - Region
Region

Galilee was a biblical figure who lived in the 1st century AD. He was a Jewish fisherman from the town of Capernaum in the region of Galilee. He was the son of Zebedee and Salome, and the brother of John the Apostle. Galilee is best known for being the first disciple of Jesus Christ. He was called by Jesus to follow him and become a fisher of men. He was a witness to many of Jesus' miracles, including the feeding of the five thousand and the walking on water. He was also present at the Transfiguration and the Last Supper. Galilee was a key figure in the early Christian church. He preached the gospel and spread the message of Jesus throughout the region of Galilee. He was also a leader in the early church, and was present at the Council of Jerusalem. Galilee is remembered for his faithfulness to Jesus and his commitment to spreading the gospel. He is an example of how one person can make a difference in the world. He is an inspiration to all who seek to follow Jesus and serve him faithfully.

Name meaning

The district or the province

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Region

First mention

Joshua 20:7

Appearances in the Bible

71 mentions

Galilee in the Bible

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Joshua

Chapter 20

Cities of Refuge

Joshua sets aside cities of refuge for those who have killed someone unintentionally.

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Joshua

Chapter 21

Levitical Cities

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the Levites and sets aside cities for them to live in.

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Matthew

Chapter 2

The Visit of the Magi

Wise men visit Jesus, and King Herod orders all boys under 2 years old in Bethlehem to be killed.

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Matthew

Chapter 3

John the Baptist Prepares the Way

John the Baptist baptizes Jesus, and the Holy Spirit descends on Him.

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Matthew

Chapter 4

The Temptation of Jesus

Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness.

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Matthew

Chapter 15

Traditions and the Canaanite Woman

Jesus teaches about cleanliness, tradition, and the importance of following God.

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Matthew

Chapter 17

The Healing of the Boy with a Demon

Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John.

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Matthew

Chapter 19

The Rich Young Man

Jesus teaches about marriage and divorce.

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Matthew

Chapter 21

The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem

Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king, clears the temple, curses the fig tree, and teaches about the parable of the tenants.

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Matthew

Chapter 26

The Last Supper and Jesus' Betrayal

Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial.

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Matthew

Chapter 27

The Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus

Jesus is crucified and buried, and on the third day He rises from the dead.

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Matthew

Chapter 28

The Resurrection and Great Commission

Jesus appears to His disciples and commissions them to spread the Good News to all nations.

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Mark

Chapter 1

John the Baptist and Jesus' Baptism

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, who begins His ministry and performs miracles.

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Mark

Chapter 3

Choosing the Twelve Apostles

Jesus is accused of blasphemy and performs more miracles.

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Mark

Chapter 6

Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles

Jesus is rejected by His own people, sends out the twelve apostles, and performs more miracles.

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Mark

Chapter 7

Feeding the Five Thousand

Jesus teaches about cleanliness, tradition, and the importance of following God.

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Mark

Chapter 9

Transfiguration, Healing a Possessed Boy

Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John and teaches about the importance of faith.

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Mark

Chapter 14

The Last Supper and Betrayal

Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial.

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Mark

Chapter 15

Jesus Before Pilate and Crucifixion

Jesus is crucified and buried, and on the third day He rises from the dead.

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Mark

Chapter 16

Resurrection and Great Commission

Jesus appears to His disciples and commissions them to spread the Good News to all nations.

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Luke

Chapter 1

The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold

Luke writes a prologue, in which he explains that his gospel is based on the testimony of those who were eyewitnesses an...

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Luke

Chapter 2

The Birth of Jesus

The birth of Jesus is announced to Mary and Joseph, and He is born in Bethlehem.

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Luke

Chapter 3

The Ministry of John the Baptist

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, who begins His ministry with a baptism and the descent of the Holy Spirit.

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Luke

Chapter 4

The Temptation of Jesus

Jesus is tempted by Satan and begins His ministry in Galilee.

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Luke

Chapter 5

The Call of the First Disciples

Jesus calls His first disciples and performs many miracles.

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Luke

Chapter 8

Jesus Calms the Storm

Jesus teaches the Parable of the Sower and performs more miracles.

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Luke

Chapter 17

The Healing of the Ten Lepers

Jesus teaches about forgiveness, faith, and the coming of the kingdom of God.

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Luke

Chapter 23

Jesus before Pilate

Jesus is crucified, He dies and He is buried in a tomb. On the third day He rises from the dead. He appeared to many peo...

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Luke

Chapter 24

The Resurrection of Jesus

Jesus appears to His disciples and teaches them about the scripture concerning Himself. He commissions them to spread th...

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John

Chapter 1

The Word Became Flesh

John writes an introduction to his gospel, describing Jesus as the Word of God who was with God and was God from the beg...

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John

Chapter 2

The Wedding at Cana

Jesus attends a wedding in Cana and performs His first miracle by turning water into wine.

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John

Chapter 4

The Samaritan Woman at the Well

Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well and teaches her about living water.

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John

Chapter 6

Feeding the Five Thousand, Walking on Water

Jesus feeds the 5,000 and teaches about the bread of life.

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John

Chapter 7

Jesus Teaches at the Feast of Tabernacles

Jesus teaches at the Festival of Booths and defends His claims to be the Messiah.

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John

Chapter 12

The Entry into Jerusalem

Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king and teaches about His death and resurrection.

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John

Chapter 21

The Restoration of Peter and the Commissioning of the Disciples

Jesus appears to His disciples again, and teaches Peter about love and service.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 1

The Ascension of Jesus and the Selection of Matthias

The Holy Spirit descends on the apostles at Pentecost, and they begin to preach and perform miracles in Jerusalem.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 5

The Ananias and Sapphira Incident

Ananias and Sapphira lie to the apostles, and they die as a result.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 9

The Conversion of Saul on the Road to Damascus

Paul is arrested and brought to trial in Jerusalem, but he escapes to Tarsus.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 10

The Conversion of Cornelius

Cornelius, a Roman centurion, becomes the first Gentile convert to Christianity.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 13

The First Missionary Journey of Paul and Barnabas

Paul and Barnabas are set apart for missionary work and begin their first journey.

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1 Kings

Chapter 9

Solomon's Sin and Decline

Despite his initial success, Solomon becomes unfaithful to God and his kingdom begins to decline.

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2 Kings

Chapter 15

Reigns of Azariah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah

Azariah, also known as Uzziah, becomes king of Judah and carries out reforms, but also becomes proud and is struck with ...

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 6

Levi's Genealogy and Roles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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Isaiah

Chapter 9

The Birth of a Savior

Isaiah foretells the coming of a child who will bring light to the darkness of the people of Israel. He prophecies that ...

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