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Kadesh In Galilee

Locations
Modern Location Tell Qades, near Kiryat Shmona, Israel
Coordinates 33.0667, 35.6000

Geographical Setting

Kedesh in Galilee was a Levitical city and a designated city of refuge located in the northern region of ancient Israel.

What is the meaning of Kadesh In Galilee in the Bible?

Kedesh in Galilee was a Levitical city and a designated city of refuge located in the northern region of ancient Israel, distinct from other locations named Kedesh.

SIGNIFICANCE

Identifying this specific Kedesh clarifies the geographical distribution of Levitical cities and the implementation of asylum laws in the northern territories of Israel.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Kadesh In Galilee (located near modern Tell Qades, near Kiryat Shmona, Israel) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Kadesh In Galilee in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Kadesh In Galilee clarify?

Source Attribution

Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.

How to Cite This Entry

"Kadesh In Galilee." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/kadesh-in-galilee/
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