Kedesh-Naphtali
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Levitical city and city of refuge located in the northern region of the Land of Israel.
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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.
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.
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