Bible Dictionary
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Kinsman
Law & Covenant - Both
A kinsman, or goel, was the nearest male relative who had duties toward an impoverished or endangered family member. He could redeem property or relatives and serve as an avenger of blood; God is also called his people’s Redeemer.
Kir
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kir was the place to which Tiglath-pileser carried the Arameans captive after conquering Damascus. It may have been a region or fortified place, but its exact location is uncertain.
Kir of Moab
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kir of Moab was a major Moabite fortress, probably represented by Kerak southeast of the Dead Sea. It was one of the strongholds threatened by prophetic judgment.
Kir-haraseth
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kir-haraseth was a fortified city of Moab, also called Kir-hareseth or Kir-heres. During Jehoram’s campaign against Moab, King Mesha took refuge there.
Kirharaseth
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kirharaseth, meaning “brick fortress,” was another name for the Moabite stronghold Kir-haraseth or Kir of Moab.
Kiriah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kiriah was an ancient word meaning “city” or “town.” It appears in several compound place-names such as Kerioth, Kartah, and Kartan.
KIRIATH
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kiriath was a city of Benjamin mentioned in Joshua 18:28. It is commonly identified with Kiriath-jearim, though the exact identification is not certain.
KIRIATH-HUZOTH
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kiriath-huzoth was a place in Moab where Balak and Balaam went after meeting. Its exact location is unknown, though it was probably near the City of Moab.
KIRIATH-SANNAH
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kiriath-sannah was another name for Debir, a city in Judah. It is also identified with Kiriath-sepher.
KIRIATH-SEPHER
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kiriath-sepher was an ancient name for Debir, a city in the hill country of Judah. Its location is often associated with Tell edh-Dhaheriyeh, though other proposals have been made.
Kiriathaim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kiriathaim names a Moabite city east of the Jordan that was assigned to Reuben and later held by Moab. It also names a city in Naphtali assigned to the Gershonite Levites.
Kirioth
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kirioth was a place in Moab whose palaces Amos threatened with destruction by fire. The name may simply mean “the cities.”
Kirjath
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kirjath was a city in Benjamin, probably associated with the better-known place Kirjath-jearim. The name itself means “city.”
Kirjath-arba
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kirjath-arba was the early name of Hebron, the city associated with Arba. It became Caleb’s inheritance and was connected with the patriarchal burial place.
Kirjath-huzoth
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kirjath-huzoth was a Moabite city where Balak received Balaam. Its exact location is unknown, though it was probably between the Arnon and Bamoth-baal.
Kirjath-jearim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kirjath-jearim, meaning “city of forests,” was a Gibeonite town assigned to Judah and Benjamin. The ark remained there for many years before David brought it to Jerusalem.
Kirjath-sannah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kirjath-sannah was another name for Debir, a former Canaanite royal city later included in Judah. It was also called Kirjath-sepher.
Kirjath-sepher
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kirjath-sepher, meaning “city of books,” was another name for Debir. It was a Canaanite city captured by Othniel and incorporated into Judah.
Kirjathaim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kirjathaim names a city of refuge in Naphtali and a town east of the Jordan assigned to Reuben. The latter later became a Moabite city.
Kirjatharba
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Kirjatharba was the early name of Hebron. Scripture repeatedly identifies the two names as referring to the same city.
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