MATTHEW—NOTE ON Matthew 17:1 After six days probably indicates that they are still in Caesarea Philippi. Peter and James, and John. The inner circle of disciples. high mountain. Church tradition identifies this as Mount Tabor, about 12 miles (19 km) from the Sea of Galilee. Most scholars favor Mount Hermon, outside of Galilee and rising 9,166 feet (2,794 m) above sea level.

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