Capernaum. Jewish authorities identify Kaphir Nakhum with Kaphir Temkhum, since corrupted into the modern Tell Hum.App-169. A Synagogue has been discovered in the present ruins. For events at Capernaum, see Matthew 8, Matthew 9, Matthew 17, Matthew 18. Mark 1.
upon the sea coast. Greek. parathalassios. Occurs only here.