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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Enmishpat</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/e/enmishpat.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/14-7.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/e/enmishpat.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Enmishpat</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/e/enlisted.htm" title="Enlisted">◄</a> Enmishpat <a href="/topical/e/enmish'pat.htm" title="Enmish'pat">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Etymology and Meaning</b> <br>Enmishpat, meaning "spring of judgment," is a location mentioned in the Old Testament. The name reflects its significance as a place of decision or judgment, possibly due to its association with legal or judicial activities in ancient times.<br><br><b>Biblical References</b> <br>Enmishpat is referenced in <a href="/genesis/14-7.htm">Genesis 14:7</a>, where it is identified with Kadesh. The passage describes the military campaign of Chedorlaomer and his allies, who defeated various groups in the region, including the Amalekites and the Amorites. The verse states: "Then they turned back and came to Enmishpat (that is, Kadesh), and they conquered the whole territory of the Amalekites, as well as the Amorites who were living in Hazazon-tamar" (<a href="/genesis/14-7.htm">Genesis 14:7</a>).<br><br><b>Geographical Location</b> <br>Enmishpat is equated with Kadesh, also known as Kadesh-barnea, a significant site in the biblical narrative. Kadesh is located in the northeastern part of the Sinai Peninsula, near the border of Canaan. It served as an important encampment for the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings. The association with a spring suggests that Enmishpat was a place with a water source, which would have been crucial for sustaining life in the arid region.<br><br><b>Historical and Theological Significance</b> <br>Enmishpat's identification with Kadesh links it to several key events in Israel's history. Kadesh was a central location during the Israelites' 40-year journey in the wilderness. It was from Kadesh that Moses sent the twelve spies to scout the Promised Land (<a href="/numbers/13-26.htm">Numbers 13:26</a>). The site also witnessed the rebellion of the Israelites when they refused to enter Canaan, resulting in their prolonged desert sojourn (<a href="/numbers/14.htm">Numbers 14:1-4</a>).<br><br>Theologically, Enmishpat/Kadesh represents a place of testing and decision. It was here that the Israelites faced critical moments of faith and obedience. The name "spring of judgment" underscores the idea of divine judgment and decision-making, reflecting the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty and justice.<br><br><b>Cultural Context</b> <br>In the ancient Near East, springs and water sources were often associated with divine encounters and judgments. The presence of a spring at Enmishpat would have made it a natural gathering place for people and a site for significant events. The biblical narrative emphasizes the importance of such locations in God's unfolding plan for His people.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b> <br>While Enmishpat is mentioned only briefly in the Bible, its identification with Kadesh highlights its importance in the narrative of Israel's journey to the Promised Land. As a "spring of judgment," it serves as a reminder of the critical decisions and divine judgments that shaped the destiny of God's chosen people.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Enmishpat</span><p>(<i>fount of judgment</i>). (<a href="/genesis/14-7.htm">Genesis 14:7</a>) [<a href="../k/kadesh.htm">KADESH, KADESHBARNEA</a>]<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">EN-MISHPAT</span><p>en-mish'-pat.<br><br>See <a href="../k/kadesh.htm">KADESH</a>.<p><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/enmishpat.htm"><span class="l"><b>Enmishpat</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia EN-MISHPAT. en-mish'-pat. See KADESH.<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Enmishpat</b> (1 Occurrence). Genesis <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/enmishpat.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/enmish'pat.htm"><span class="l">Enmish'pat (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 14:7 And they returned, and came to <b>Enmishpat</b>, which is Kadesh, and smote<br> all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/enmish'pat.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/enlisted.htm"><span class="l">Enlisted (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/enlisted.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/en-mishpat.htm"><span class="l">En-mishpat (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>En-mishpat. <b>Enmishpat</b>, En-mishpat. Enmish'pat . Int. <b>...</b> (ASV BBE DBY JPS WBS YLT<br> NAS). <b>Enmishpat</b>, En-mishpat. Enmish'pat . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/en-mishpat.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/amraphel.htm"><span class="l">Amraphel (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> These having been rendered powerless to aid the revolted vassals, they returned<br> and came to <b>Enmishpat</b>, or Kadesh, attacked the country of the Amalekites, and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/amraphel.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/smote.htm"><span class="l">Smote (281 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 14:7 And they returned, and came to <b>Enmishpat</b>, which is Kadesh, and smote<br> all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/smote.htm - 39k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hazezontamar.htm"><span class="l">Hazezontamar (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 14:7 And they returned, and came to <b>Enmishpat</b>, which is Kadesh, and smote<br> all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hazezontamar.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dwelt.htm"><span class="l">Dwelt (307 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 14:7 And they returned, and came to <b>Enmishpat</b>, which is Kadesh, and smote<br> all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dwelt.htm - 36k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Enmishpat (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/14-7.htm">Genesis 14:7</a></span><br />And they returned, and came to <span class="boldtext">Enmishpat</span>, which is Kadesh, and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazezontamar.<br /><span class="source">(KJV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/enmishpat.htm">Enmishpat</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/en-mishpat.htm">En-mishpat (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/enmish'pat.htm">Enmish'pat (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hazazon-tamar.htm">Hazazon-tamar (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/kadeshbarnea.htm">Kadeshbarnea (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/kadesh-barnea.htm">Kadesh-barnea (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/en.htm">En (19 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a 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