Light in Galilee
700 years later this prophecy was fulfilled by the coming of Jesus (Matthew 4:13-17). He grew up, and did much of His work, in the region of Galilee. His home-town there was Nazareth. At the age of twelve Jesus visited Jerusalem (140 kilometers or 88 miles south of Nazareth). When the time came to return home His parents, Joseph and Mary, searched for Him. After three days they found Him at the temple. Teachers there were amazed by His knowledge. Jesus said to His parents,
Luke 2:49