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What Does the Bible Say About Kadesh?

9 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Kadesh in the Bible

Discover 9 Bible verses about kadesh. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on kadesh, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 9 Verses About Kadesh

  1. 1
    Genesis 14:7
    And they returned, and came to Enmishpat, which is Kadesh, and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazezontamar.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 16:14
    Wherefore the well was called Beerlahairoi ; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered. Beerlahairoi: that is, The well of him that liveth and seeth me
    KJV
  3. 3
    Genesis 20:1
    And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Numbers 12:16
    And afterward the people removed from Hazeroth, and pitched in the wilderness of Paran.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Numbers 13:26
    And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word unto them, and unto all the congregation, and shewed them the fruit of the land.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Numbers 20:1
    Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Numbers 33:36
    And they removed from Eziongaber, and pitched in the wilderness of Zin, which is Kadesh.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Joshua 10:41
    And Joshua smote them from Kadeshbarnea even unto Gaza, and all the country of Goshen, even unto Gibeon.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Joshua 15:3
    And it went out to the south side to Maalehacrabbim, and passed along to Zin, and ascended up on the south side unto Kadeshbarnea, and passed along to Hezron, and went up to Adar, and fetched a compass to Karkaa: Maalehacrebbim: or, the going up to Acrabbim
    KJV

Subtopics of Kadesh

Also called KADESH-BARNEA
A city on the southern boundary of Palestine
Struck down by Chedorlaomer
Abraham lives beside the wells nearby
Israel encamps at
Canaanites defeated at
Abraham dwells by the wells near
Smitten by Chedorlaomer

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Kadesh? (9 Verses)

And they returned, and came to Enmishpat, which is Kadesh, and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazezontamar.
Wherefore the well was called Beerlahairoi ; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered. Beerlahairoi: that is, The well of him that liveth and seeth me
And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.
And afterward the people removed from Hazeroth, and pitched in the wilderness of Paran.
And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word unto them, and unto all the congregation, and shewed them the fruit of the land.
Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there.
And they removed from Eziongaber, and pitched in the wilderness of Zin, which is Kadesh.
And Joshua smote them from Kadeshbarnea even unto Gaza, and all the country of Goshen, even unto Gibeon.
And it went out to the south side to Maalehacrabbim, and passed along to Zin, and ascended up on the south side unto Kadeshbarnea, and passed along to Hezron, and went up to Adar, and fetched a compass to Karkaa: Maalehacrebbim: or, the going up to Acrabbim

How to Study What the Bible Says About Kadesh

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

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    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about kadesh. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

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    Memorise at least one key verse about kadesh and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about kadesh is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on kadesh needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about kadesh with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about kadesh, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about kadesh?
Discover 9 Bible verses about kadesh. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on kadesh, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 9 key verses about kadesh spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about kadesh are there?
There are 9 key Bible verses about kadesh compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about kadesh?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about kadesh is Genesis 14:7 — "And they returned, and came to Enmishpat, which is Kadesh, and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazezonta..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about kadesh?
Kadesh is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 9 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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