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Matthew 4:12

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Now when Jesus heard that John was delivered up, he withdrew into Galilee.

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Maps for this passage

Galilee and the Travels of JesusPalestine tracing the travels of Jesus, including Galilee and the Sea of Galilee region.
The Holy Land in the Time of JesusThe Holy Land in the time of Jesus, showing Galilee, Samaria, Judea and the territories under Herod's rule.

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Places in this passage

Matthew 4:12 mentions Capernaum, Decapolis, Galilee, Jerusalem, Jordan, Judea, Nazareth, Sea of Galilee and Syria.

Capernaum · AVRAMGR
Decapolis · IGEO map
Galilee · מלאק אבו גוש
Jerusalem · Godot13

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