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Kadesh-barnea

Modern Ein el-Qudeirat, eastern Sinai (proposed)
Coordinates 30.6500, 34.4200

The oasis where Israel camped for much of the 38 wilderness years. The twelve spies were sent from here; the people refused to enter Canaan here; Moses struck the rock here in disobedience, costing him entry into the land; Miriam died and was buried here.

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