Bethsaida

Bethsaida

CityNew Testament
32.9050°N, 35.6300°E View on Map

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.

Historical Timeline

New Testamentc. AD 27

Jesus heals a blind man at Bethsaida

MRK 8:22-26
New Testamentc. AD 28

Jesus feeds 5,000 near Bethsaida

LUK 9:10-17
New Testamentc. AD 29

Jesus pronounces woe on Bethsaida for unbelief

MAT 11:21, LUK 10:13

Notable Characters

Peter
PeterNative of Bethsaida along with Andrew and Philip
Andrew
AndrewFrom Bethsaida, brought Peter to Jesus
Philip
PhilipFrom Bethsaida, brought Nathanael to Jesus

Related Locations

Capernaum
Capernaum

Bethsaida was near Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee

Sea of Galilee
Sea of Galilee

Bethsaida was a fishing village on the northern shore

Key Verses

Mark 8:22-26Luke 10:13-14John 1:44

Frequently Asked Questions

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