Kedesh
City of refuge in Naphtali; where Deborah summoned Barak to battle.
First mentioned in the Bible
"Deborah sent for Barak from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him: 'Jehovah the God of Israel commands you: Go and march to Mount Tabor, taking 10,000 men.'"— Judges 4:6
Background
Kedesh was one of six cities of refuge designated by Joshua, located in the hills of Naphtali. Judge Deborah summoned Barak here, commanding him to lead 10,000 men from Mount Tabor to defeat Sisera's iron chariot army—a turning point in Israel's liberation from King Jabin.
Related Scriptures (New World Translation)
She sent for Baʹrak the son of A·binʹo·am out of Keʹdesh-naphʹta·li and said to him: “Has not Jehovah the God of Israel given the command? ‘Go and march to Mount Taʹbor, and take 10,000 men of Naphʹta·li and Zebʹu·lun with you.— Judges 4:6Explore Kedesh on the interactive map →
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