Nazareth

Modern location: Nazareth, Israel

First named: Matthew 2:23

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A small, unremarkable Galilean town — Nathanael's skeptical "can any good thing come out of Nazareth?" (John 1:46) reflects its reputation — where the angel Gabriel announced Jesus's birth to Mary (Luke 1:26-38) and where Jesus grew up after His family's return from Egypt (Matthew 2:23; Luke 2:39-40). When Jesus later preached there and identified Himself as the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy, His own townspeople tried to throw Him off a cliff (Luke 4:16-30).

References: Matthew 2:23; Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:39-40; Luke 4:16-30

People connected to Nazareth

Gabriel (M) — sent to this town to announce to Mary the birth of Jesus
Luke 1:26-33
James (M) — a brother of Jesus, raised in this town
Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3
Joseph (M) — the carpenter of this town, betrothed to Mary
Matthew 13:55; Luke 2:4
Judas (M) — a brother of Jesus, raised in this town
Mark 6:3
Mary (F) — the young woman of this town who conceived Jesus by the Holy Spirit
Luke 1:26-31

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