Kedesh-Naphtali
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Levitical city and city of refuge located in the northern region of the Land of Israel.
What is the meaning of Kedesh-Naphtali in the Bible?
Kedesh in Naphtali was a Levitical city assigned to the tribe of Naphtali and designated as one of the six cities of refuge in ancient Israel.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Kedesh in Naphtali clarifies the territorial boundaries of the tribe of Naphtali and illustrates the biblical legal system for asylum and justice in the northern territories.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Kedesh-Naphtali (located near modern Tell Qadesh, 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 Kedesh-Naphtali in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Kedesh-Naphtali clarify?
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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
"Kedesh-Naphtali." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/kedeshnaphtali/