Who was Kadesh?

High Priest of Israel

The story of Kadesh

Kadesh - Priest
Kadesh - Priest
Priest

Kadesh was a biblical figure who is best known for his role in the Israelite Exodus from Egypt. He was the son of Amram and Jochebed, and the brother of Moses and Aaron. He was born in Egypt during the time of the Israelite enslavement. Kadesh is mentioned in the Bible in the book of Exodus. He was part of the group of Israelites who left Egypt with Moses and Aaron. He was a leader of the Israelites and was responsible for leading them through the wilderness. He was also responsible for helping the Israelites to build the Tabernacle. Kadesh is also mentioned in the book of Numbers. He was part of the group of Israelites who were sent to explore the land of Canaan. He was one of the twelve spies who were sent to scout out the land. He was the only one of the twelve spies who did not return with a negative report. Kadesh is best known for his role in the Israelite Exodus from Egypt. He was a leader of the Israelites and was responsible for leading them through the wilderness. He was also responsible for helping the Israelites to build the Tabernacle. He was the only one of the twelve spies who did not return with a negative report. He is remembered as a faithful leader who helped the Israelites to escape from slavery and to enter the Promised Land.

Name meaning

Holy

Name origin

Semitic.

Role

Priest

First mention

Genesis 14:7

Appearances in the Bible

28 mentions

Kadesh in the Bible

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Genesis

Chapter 14

Abraham Rescues Lot

This chapter tells the story of a battle between different kings and how Abram rescues his nephew Lot.

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Genesis

Chapter 16

Abraham's Son Ishmael

Abram's wife Sarai is unable to have children, so she gives him her maidservant Hagar to be his wife. Hagar gives birth ...

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Genesis

Chapter 20

Abraham and Sarah's Deception

Abraham moves to Gerar and tells everyone that Sarah is his sister, for fear that they will kill him to take her as a wi...

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Numbers

Chapter 13

The Spies Sent to Canaan

Moses sends out twelve spies to explore the land of Canaan and they bring back a mixed report.

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Numbers

Chapter 20

Water from the Rock

The Israelites are punished for not believing in God, as a result, Moses is not allowed to enter the promised land.

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Numbers

Chapter 27

The Daughters of Zelophehad

The daughters of Zelophehad approach Moses, asking for their father's inheritance, as he has no sons. God commands that ...

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Numbers

Chapter 32

Reuben and Gad Inherit East of Jordan

The tribes of Reuben and Gad ask Moses for permission to settle in the land east of the Jordan River.

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Numbers

Chapter 33

The Journey of the Israelites

God commands the Israelites to drive out the inhabitants of the land of Canaan and to divide the land among the tribes.

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Numbers

Chapter 34

The Borders of the Land of Canaan

God commands the Israelites to appoint Joshua as Moses' successor and to divide the land of Canaan among the tribes.

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 1

Israel's Journey from Horeb

Moses reminds the Israelites of their journey from Egypt to the edge of the Promised Land and of the disobedience that h...

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 2

Israel's Wanderings and Encounters

Moses reminds the Israelites of their journey through the wilderness and their defeat of King Sihon and King Og.

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 9

The Golden Calf Incident

Moses reminds the Israelites of their disobedience and rebellion, and of God's patience with them.

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 32

The Song of Moses

Moses recites a song that reminds the Israelites of God's faithfulness and warns them of the consequences of disobedienc...

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Joshua

Chapter 10

Sun Stands Still

Joshua defeats a coalition of five Amorite kings and their armies.

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Joshua

Chapter 14

The Inheritance of Caleb

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Judah and Simeon.

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Joshua

Chapter 15

The Inheritance of Judah

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Judah.

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Judges

Chapter 11

Jephthah's Vow

Jephthah, a judge, delivers Israel from the Ammonites.

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Psalms

Chapter 29

The Majesty of God in the Storm

Psalm 29 is a powerful picture of the majestic power of God revealed in the midst of a storm. The psalmist calls upon al...

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Ezekiel

Chapter 47

The Vision of the Temple River

In chapter 47 of Ezekiel, the prophet has a vision of a temple river flowing from the sanctuary of the temple. As the wa...

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Ezekiel

Chapter 48

The Division of the Promised Land

In Ezekiel chapter 48, the prophet receives a vision from God regarding the allotment of land for the twelve tribes of I...

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