Bible Dictionary
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Kabzeel
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kabzeel was a city in the far south of Judah near Edom and the birthplace of Benaiah, one of David’s chief warriors. After the exile it was called Jekabzeel.
Kadesh
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kadesh was a sacred site and wilderness station on Israel’s southern border, associated with the spies’ mission, Israel’s unbelief, Miriam’s death, and Moses’ striking of the rock. Another Kadesh was a Hittite city near the Orontes.
KADESH ON THE ORONTES
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kadesh on the Orontes was a major Hittite city on the upper Orontes River, north of Damascus. It is mentioned as a northern limit in the account of David’s census.
Kadesh, Kadeshbarnea
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kadesh-barnea was the principal wilderness station from which Israel sent the spies into Canaan. After the people refused to trust God’s promise, they were condemned to years of wandering; it was also associated with later events involving Miriam and Moses.
Kadmiel
People & Groups - Old Testament
Kadmiel was a Levite and head of a family that returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. He helped lead worship, support the temple work, and seal the covenant in Nehemiah’s day.
KADMONITE
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Kadmonites were an ancient people mentioned among the inhabitants of the land promised to Abram. Their name means “easterners,” and they may be connected with the people of the east known for wisdom.
Kadmonites
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Kadmonites were a Canaanite people mentioned among the nations whose land God promised to Abraham. They were probably associated with the “children of the east.”
Kallai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Kallai was a priest in the days of Joiakim after the return from Babylon. He represented the priestly family of Sallai.
KAMON
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kamon was the place where Jair, one of the judges of Israel, was buried. Its exact location is uncertain, though several sites in the region east of the Jordan have been proposed.
Kanah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kanah was both a stream forming part of the boundary between Ephraim and Manasseh and a town on the northern border of Asher. The name refers to reeds.
KAPH
Original Language - Old Testament
Kaph is the eleventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It was also used as the numeral twenty.
Kareah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Kareah, meaning “bald,” was the father of Johanan and Jonathan. His sons supported Gedaliah, the Babylonian governor, after Jerusalem’s fall.
KARKA
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Karka was a place in the southern territory of Judah, located between Addar and the Wadi el-Arish. Its exact site has not been identified.
Karkaa
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Karkaa was an unidentified place on the southern boundary of Judah, between Adar and Azmon.
Karkaa, Or Karkaa
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Karkaa, or Karkaa, was a landmark on Judah’s southern boundary. Its exact location is unknown.
Karkor
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Karkor was an unidentified place east of the Jordan where Gideon overtook and defeated the remaining forces of the Midianite kings Zebah and Zalmunna.
Kartah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kartah was a town in Zebulun assigned to the Merarite Levites. It may be related to Kattath or another nearby place, but its location is uncertain.
Kartan
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kartan was a city of Naphtali assigned to the Gershonite Levites and designated as a city of refuge. It is also called Kiriathaim in a parallel list.
Kattath
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kattath was a town in the territory of Zebulun. It may have been the same place as Kitron or Kartah, but its exact identification is uncertain.
Kedar
People & Groups - Old Testament
Kedar was the second son of Ishmael and the name of a prominent Arab tribe living in northwestern Arabia. The tribe was known for its tents, flocks, trade, and warriors.
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