Herod Antipas rebuilt Sepphoris, an important trade center and the capital of Galilee, during Jesus' youth and ministry. [1] Jesus told apostles to avoid Sepphoris during their future work. [2] Jesus worked as a smith in Sepphoris after passing family responsibilities to James. [3] Joseph died working on Herod's palace in Sepphoris, impacting Jesus' future plans. [4] The low moral standards of Sepphoris led Jesus to return to Nazareth, where he was appalled by the frivolous courtesans parading near the temple. [5]
Rebecca daughter of Ezra moved to Sepphoris to await the hour when the greatest man who ever lived would begin his career as a teacher of living truth. [6] Tiberias succeeded Sepphoris as the capital of Galilee, where Jesus visited before continuing on to other cities around the Sea of Galilee. [7]