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and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,

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Places with a Past

Commentators identify "Kedesh" with Kadesh-barnea, the infamous site where the spies were sent out, reminding us that the land being inherited had a history of both faith and failure. Scholars also clarify that the "Hazor" mentioned here is a southern city, distinct from the more famous northern city of the same name, highlighting the importance of careful reading.

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Joshua

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 15:21–63

18th Century

Theologian

List of the towns of the tribe of Judah. These are arranged in four divisions, according to the natural features of the district; namely, those of …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 15:21–32

19th Century

Bishop

And the uttermost cities: The cities of the tribe of Judah are given under four headings:

  • Towards Edom;<…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 15:23

17th Century

Pastor

And Kedesh
The first of these cities seems to be Kadeshbarnea, which was to the south of the land, and on the border…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 15:20–63

17th Century

Minister

Here is a list of the cities of Judah. But we do not find Bethlehem here, which later became the city of David and was ennobled by the birth of our…