MERIBATH-KADESH

(Merʹi·bath-kaʹdesh) [quarreling, strife, or contention at Kadesh].

A southern limit of Israel’s territory as seen by Ezekiel in vision. (Ezek. 47:13, 19; 48:28) The name “Meribath-kadesh” alludes to Israel’s quarreling with Jehovah at the “waters of Meribah” while dwelling at Kadesh.—Num. 20:1-13; see KADESH, KADESH-BARNEA; MERIBAH No. 2.