A city in Galilee where the parents of Jesus lived; therefore, His own home in childhood and early manhood. Accordingly He is called "Jesus of Nazareth" (John 1:45), also "Nazarene" (Acts 6:14). The town is picturesque, and is situated on the side of a hill (Luke 4:29), commanding a splendid view of the plain of Esdraelon and Mount Carmel. During the days of Christ it was held in contempt, but no reason is given for this (John 1:46). Jesus taught in the synagogue of the city (Luke 4:29). The "Virgin's fountain," the only one in the city, can safely be associated with the life of Christ. It was in Nazareth that Jesus labored as a carpenter (Mark 6:3). Its modern name is En-Nasira.
Today, Nazareth houses a larger Arab population than any other city in Israel, and is the cultural capital for its Arab citizens.