Saphet
In Upper Galilee.
Inhabitants or natives
The mother of the young Shalem had properties there, John and Mary her stewards, Michael, Isaac, Esther, and Judith, household people.[1]
Description
"The road to Saphet leaves the plain of Korazim and climbs a remarkable mountain range thickly covered with trees. A stream flows down the mountains towards the lake of Tiberias."[2]
"In my mother’s country. There is a blue sea surrounded by completely green mountains. One can see it down at the bottom, with so many white sails flying on it and beautiful towns around it. And in the mountains there are so many grottoes where wild bees make very sweet honey."[3]
Notable events
It is on the road to Saphet that Jesus, poorly Homeli in Korazim, tells the parable of the barren fig tree.[4]
Its name
Safet - Zefat – Safad. In Upper Galilee, at the eastern foot of Mount Meron and south of the ruins of Hazor.
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