How to Pronounce Kedesh

KEE-dehsh

Kedesh is pronounced KEE-dehsh (ˈkiːdɛʃ): two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: KEH-desh, KEY-desh, KEE-desh.

Where was Kedesh?

Kedesh is a town in Galilee in the mountains of Naphtali, set apart as one of the cities of refuge and given to the Levites (Joshua 20:7, Joshua 21:32). It was the gathering point from which Barak mustered Zebulun and Naphtali against Sisera (Judges 4:9, Judges 4:10), and it was later taken by Tiglathpileser of Assyria (2 Kings 15:29).

Also pronounced

KEH-desh
KEY-desh
KEE-desh

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