Bible Dictionary
SEPPHORIS
Sepphoris was a city of Galilee known from the period surrounding the New Testament. It was later taken and destroyed during the troubled history of the region.
Definition
Sepphoris was a city of Galilee. It is known from the historical period surrounding the New Testament and from later events in the region.
Historical Background
Sepphoris was taken by Josephus and later destroyed by the son of Varus.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sef'-o-ris: A city of Galilee, taken by Josephus (Vita, IX, lxvii, 71) and later destroyed by the son of Varus (Ant., XVII, x, 9).</p>