Luke 10:15

10:15 And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? No, you will be thrown down to Hades!


sn Capernaum was a town on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, 680 ft (204 m) below sea level. It was a major trade and economic center in the North Galilean region.

map For location see Map1-D2; Map2-C3; Map3-B2.

tn The interrogative particle introducing this question expects a negative reply.

sn In the OT, Hades was known as Sheol. It is the place where the unrighteous will reside (Matt 11:23; Luke 16:23; Rev 20:13-14).