Job’s Cave
Job’s Cave, also known as the “Cave of Job,” is located beneath the Mount of Beatitudes in the Lower Galilee region of Israel. According to local tradition, this cave is associated with the biblical figure Job, known for his patience and perseverance in the face of suffering.
Job in the Bible
The Book of Job in the Hebrew Bible describes Job as a righteous man who faced immense suffering, losing his wealth, health, and family, yet remaining faithful to God. Job’s story is one of the Bible’s most well-known examples of perseverance and faith.
The exact location of Job’s Cave is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, and its identification is based on tradition rather than historical evidence. However, the cave is associated with Job’s spring and waterfall. By local tradition, these warm waters have therapeutic value.
The cave itself is a natural limestone grotto, believed by some to be where Job endured his trials and tribulations.
Visiting Job’s Cave
The site is accessible from road 87, near Peter’s Primacy church. There is no sign marking the site.
A visit to Capernaum’s Hidden Waterfall can be combined with a guided day tour of the Galilee.
