# Galilee, Galilean #

## Facts: ##

Galilee the most northern region of Israel, just north of Samaria. A "Galilean" was a person who lived in Galilee.

* Galilee, Samaria, and Judea were the three main provinces of Israel during New Testament times.
* Galilee is bordered on the east by a large lake called the "Sea of Galilee."
* Jesus grew up and lived in the town of Nazareth in Galilee.
* Most of the miracles and teachings of Jesus took place in the region of Galilee.

(See also: [Nazareth, Nazarene](../other/nazareth.md) **·** [Samaria, Samaritan](../other/samaria.md) **·** [seaofgalilee](../other/seaofgalilee.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 09:31-32](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/09/31)
* [Acts 13:30-31](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/13/30)
* [John 02:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jhn/02/01)
* [John 04:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jhn/04/01)
* [Luke 13:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/13/01)
* [Mark 03:7-8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/03/07)
* [Matthew 02:22-23](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/02/22)
* [Matthew 03:13-15](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/03/13)

## Examples from the Bible stories: ##

* __[21-10](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/21-10)__ The prophet Isaiah said the Messiah would live in __Galilee__, comfort broken-hearted people, and proclaim freedom to captives and release to prisoners.
* __[26-01](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/26-01)__ After overcoming Satan's temptations, Jesus returned in the power of the Holy Spirit to the region of __Galilee__  where he lived.
* __[39-06](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/39-06)__ Finally, the people said, "We know that you were with Jesus because you both are from __Galilee__."
* __[41-06](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/41-06)__ Then the angel told the women, "Go and tell the disciples, 'Jesus has risen from the dead and he will go to __Galilee__  ahead of you.'"