Capernaum · Ruins on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee, Israel
In Capernaum Jesus healed a paralyzed man lowered through the roof.
First mentioned in the Bible
However, after some days he again entered into Ca·perʹna·um, and the word spread that he was at home.— Mark 2:3-5
Background
Capernaum was a fishing town on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee. After leaving Nazareth, Jesus made it his base of ministry — teaching in the synagogue, healing the centurion's servant and Peter's mother-in-law, and forgiving the paralytic's sins. Peter, Andrew, and Matthew were all called here to follow him.
Related Scriptures (New World Translation)
However, after some days he again entered into Ca·perʹna·um, and the word spread that he was at home.— Mark 2:1