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== Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible <ref name="term_52261" /> == | == Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible <ref name="term_52261" /> == | ||
<p> <strong> [[Kedesh-Naphtali]] </strong> ( Judges 4:6; called also ‘ <strong> [[Kedesh]] </strong> ’ Joshua 12:22; Joshua 19:37 , Judges 4:9-11 , 2 Kings 15:29; and ‘ <strong> Kedesh in [[Galilee]] </strong> ’ in Joshua 20:7; Joshua 21:32 , 1 Chronicles 6:76 ). Evidently, from the name meaning ‘holy,’ a sacred site from ancient times; a city of refuge ( Joshua 20:7 ) and a [[Levitical]] city ( Joshua 21:32 ). It was the home of [[Barak]] ( Judges 4:6 ). It was captured by Tiglath-pileser ( 2 Kings 15:29 ) in the reign of Pekah. </p> <p> The site is the village of <em> Kedes </em> , one of the most picturesque spots in Galilee; to the | <p> <strong> [[Kedesh-Naphtali]] </strong> ( Judges 4:6; called also ‘ <strong> [[Kedesh]] </strong> ’ Joshua 12:22; Joshua 19:37 , Judges 4:9-11 , 2 Kings 15:29; and ‘ <strong> Kedesh in [[Galilee]] </strong> ’ in Joshua 20:7; Joshua 21:32 , 1 Chronicles 6:76 ). Evidently, from the name meaning ‘holy,’ a sacred site from ancient times; a city of refuge ( Joshua 20:7 ) and a [[Levitical]] city ( Joshua 21:32 ). It was the home of [[Barak]] ( Judges 4:6 ). It was captured by Tiglath-pileser ( 2 Kings 15:29 ) in the reign of Pekah. </p> <p> The site is the village of <em> Kedes </em> , one of the most picturesque spots in Galilee; to the E. of the village the ground is strewn with ancient remains. There are several fine sarcophagi and the ruins of a large building, possibly once a Roman temple. </p> <p> E. W. G. Masterman. </p> | ||
== Holman Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_41737" /> == | == Holman Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_41737" /> == | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:56, 13 October 2021
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible [1]
Kedesh-Naphtali ( Judges 4:6; called also ‘ Kedesh ’ Joshua 12:22; Joshua 19:37 , Judges 4:9-11 , 2 Kings 15:29; and ‘ Kedesh in Galilee ’ in Joshua 20:7; Joshua 21:32 , 1 Chronicles 6:76 ). Evidently, from the name meaning ‘holy,’ a sacred site from ancient times; a city of refuge ( Joshua 20:7 ) and a Levitical city ( Joshua 21:32 ). It was the home of Barak ( Judges 4:6 ). It was captured by Tiglath-pileser ( 2 Kings 15:29 ) in the reign of Pekah.
The site is the village of Kedes , one of the most picturesque spots in Galilee; to the E. of the village the ground is strewn with ancient remains. There are several fine sarcophagi and the ruins of a large building, possibly once a Roman temple.
E. W. G. Masterman.
Holman Bible Dictionary [2]
Kedesh