in Galilee, to the north of Issachar and south of Asher and Naphtali ( Joshua 19:10-16 ), and between the Sea of Galilee and the Mediterranean. According to ancient prophecy this part of Galilee enjoyed a large share of our Lord's public ministry ( Isaiah 9:1 Isaiah 9:2 ; Matthew 4:12-16 ).

These dictionary topics are from
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.