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What Does the Bible Say About Kedesh?

9 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Kedesh in the Bible

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

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Top 9 Verses About Kedesh

  1. 1
    Joshua 12:22
    The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam of Carmel, one;
    KJV
  2. 2
    Joshua 15:23
    And Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,
    KJV
  3. 3
    Joshua 19:20
    And Rabbith, and Kishion, and Abez,
    KJV
  4. 4
    Joshua 20:7
    And they appointed Kedesh in Galilee in mount Naphtali, and Shechem in mount Ephraim, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, in the mountain of Judah. appointed: Heb. sanctified
    KJV
  5. 5
    Joshua 21:28
    And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishon with her suburbs, Dabareh with her suburbs,
    KJV
  6. 6
    Joshua 21:32
    And out of the tribe of Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Hammothdor with her suburbs, and Kartan with her suburbs; three cities.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Judges 4:6
    And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of Kedeshnaphtali, and said unto him, Hath not the LORD God of Israel commanded, saying, Go and draw toward mount Tabor, and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali and of the children of Zebulun?
    KJV
  8. 8
    Judges 4:9
    And she said, I will surely go with thee: notwithstanding the journey that thou takest shall not be for thine honour; for the LORD shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman. And Deborah arose, and went with Barak to Kedesh.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Judges 4:11
    Now Heber the Kenite, which was of the children of Hobab the father in law of Moses, had severed himself from the Kenites, and pitched his tent unto the plain of Zaanaim, which is by Kedesh.
    KJV

Subtopics of Kedesh

1. A city of the tribe of Judah
Possibly identical with KADESH-BARNEA
2. Also called KISHION and KISHON
A Canaanite city captured by Joshua
3. Also called KEDESH-NAPHTALI
A city of refuge
Home of Barak and Heber
Captured by Tiglath-pileser
1. A city of Judah, possibly identical with Kadeshbarnea
2. Called Kishion and Kishon. A Canaanite city taken by Joshua

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

The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam of Carmel, one;
And Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,
And Rabbith, and Kishion, and Abez,
And they appointed Kedesh in Galilee in mount Naphtali, and Shechem in mount Ephraim, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, in the mountain of Judah. appointed: Heb. sanctified
And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishon with her suburbs, Dabareh with her suburbs,
And out of the tribe of Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Hammothdor with her suburbs, and Kartan with her suburbs; three cities.
And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of Kedeshnaphtali, and said unto him, Hath not the LORD God of Israel commanded, saying, Go and draw toward mount Tabor, and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali and of the children of Zebulun?
And she said, I will surely go with thee: notwithstanding the journey that thou takest shall not be for thine honour; for the LORD shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman. And Deborah arose, and went with Barak to Kedesh.
Now Heber the Kenite, which was of the children of Hobab the father in law of Moses, had severed himself from the Kenites, and pitched his tent unto the plain of Zaanaim, which is by Kedesh.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Kedesh

  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.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about kedesh. 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.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about kedesh 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 kedesh 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 kedesh needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about kedesh 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 kedesh, 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 kedesh?
Discover 9 Bible verses about kedesh. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on kedesh, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 9 key verses about kedesh spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about kedesh are there?
There are 9 key Bible verses about kedesh compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about kedesh?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about kedesh is Joshua 12:22 — "The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam of Carmel, one;"
Where in the Bible does it talk about kedesh?
Kedesh 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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