Sepphoris

Herod Antipas rebuilt Sepphoris, an important trade center and the capital of Galilee, during Jesus' youth and ministry. 121:2.11 124:1.12 128:2.6 135:12.1

Jesus told apostles to avoid Sepphoris during their future work. 137:5.1

Jesus worked as a smith in Sepphoris after passing family responsibilities to James. 128:2.3-6

Joseph died working on Herod's palace in Sepphoris, impacting Jesus' future plans. 123:3.8 124:5.5 126:2.1 126:5.11 185:4.1

The low moral standards of Sepphoris led Jesus to return to Nazareth, where he was appalled by the frivolous courtesans parading near the temple. 125:1.2 128:2.6 150:7.2

Rebecca daughter of Ezra moved to Sepphoris to await the hour when the greatest man who ever lived would begin his career as a teacher of living truth. 127:5.6

Tiberias succeeded Sepphoris as the capital of Galilee, where Jesus visited before continuing on to other cities around the Sea of Galilee. 129:1.1-2 135:12.1

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Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Group to Capernaum 137:5.1 — Jn 2:12.
• Herod's feelings 185:4.1 — Lk 23:8.
• Triumphal entry 127:5.6 — Mt 21:8-9; Mk 11:8-11a; Lk 19:36-38; Jn 12:12-13.
• Mary and other women, witnesses of crucifixion 127:5.6 — Mt 27:55-56; Mk 15:40; Lk 23:49; Jn 19:25.
• One altogether lovely 127:5.6 — Song 5:16. *Greatest among ten thousand*: Song 5:10.

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