Lux Domini

Biblical place

Where was Kedesh?

Biblical place identified in the local geography layer with Tell Abu Qedeis.

First appears in 1 Chronicles 6:72 · 1 books · 1 chapters

Overview

Sanctuary. (1. ) A place in the extreme south of Judah (Josh. 15:23). Probably the same as Kadesh-barnea (q. v. ). (2. ) A city of Issachar (1 Chr. 6:72). Possibly Tell Abu Kadeis, near Lejjun. Modern identification: Tell Abu Qedeis.

Kedesh is represented in the local geography layer as Tell Abu Qedeis. In this repository’s biblical text, the place first appears in 1 Chronicles 6:72 and is mentioned across 1 book, with 1 verse reference collected into the glossary index.

Key passages

Appears in

1 Chronicles

1 chapter · 1 verse mention