Near Had Nes in Golan Regional Council, Northern District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)
The Fisherman House
Tel Beit Tsaida
— Bethsaida —
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
1. The Fisherman House Marker
he saw Simon and his brother Andrew
at work with casting-nets in the lake;
for they were fishermen. Jesus said to them,
'Come follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.'
At once they left their nets and followed him
Mark 1:16-18
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Churches & Religion.
Location. 32° 54.646′ N, 35° 37.847′ E. Marker is near Had Nes, Northern District, in Golan Regional Council. Marker can be reached from Northern District Route 888 north of Northern District Route 87, on the left when traveling north. This marker is located along a park walking trail in the archaeological park at Tel Beit Tsaida, which has also been identified has the Biblical site of Bethsaida. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Winegrower House (within shouting distance of this marker); A Bit Hilani Type Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Ancient Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Inner City Gate (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sacrificial High Place
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More about this marker. This marker is situated in an archaeological park, that is located on the east side of the Jordan River, near the Jordan River armlet, a short distance away from the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee.
Also see . . .
1. Bethsaida (BiblePlaces.com). This is a link to information provided by BiblePlaces.com (Submitted on September 10, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Bethsaida - Bible Walks. This is a link to information provided by BibleWalks.com (Submitted on September 10, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
2. The Fisherman House Marker
View, looking north, along the archaeological park walking trail, at the marker, seen on the right side of the trail.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
3. The Fisherman House Marker
View of the marker, with the ruins of the ancient fisherman house in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
4. The Fisherman House Marker
View of the nearby ruins of the fisherman house.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
5. The Fisherman House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 10, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
