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Bethsaida

Bethsaida

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Bethsaida, meaning "house of fishing," was a fishing village on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. It was the hometown of the apostles Peter, Andrew, and Philip. Jesus performed miracles here, including healing a blind man, yet condemned the city for its unbelief.

32.9050°N, 35.6300°E
Key Verses:Mark 8:22-26Luke 10:13-14John 1:44
Associated characters:
Peter
PeterNative of Bethsaida along with Andrew and Philip
Andrew
AndrewFrom Bethsaida, brought Peter to Jesus
Philip
PhilipFrom Bethsaida, brought Nathanael to Jesus
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