Numbers 20:1
Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there.
Cross-references
Numbers 20:28 narrates Aaron's death later in the same chapter — both verses chronicle the deaths of Miriam and Aaron during Israel's journey.
Numbers 20:22 continues the narrative, recording the journey from Kadesh to Mount Hor after the events here.
Numbers 12:10 recalls Miriam's leprosy for speaking against Moses—her death here concludes that earlier judgment.
Numbers 26:59 establishes Miriam as the sister of Moses and Aaron, clarifying her family role in this death notice.
Numbers 27:14 refers to the rebellion at Meribah in the Wilderness of Zin, the event that follows Miriam's death in Numbers 20.
Numbers 33:38 records Aaron's death at Mount Hor, paralleling Miriam's death here — both mark the passing of the original generation in the wilderness.
Numbers 33:36 lists the Wilderness of Zin (Kadesh) as a campsite in Israel's itinerary, matching the location here.
Numbers 34:4 includes Kadesh Barnea in the border description, the same location as the congregation's camp here.
Numbers 12:1 records Miriam's earlier rebellion; Numbers 20:1 records her death. Both verses involve the same person.
Numbers 13:21 mentions the Wilderness of Zin as the spies' starting point, the same region where the congregation arrives here.
Numbers 13:26 mentions Kadesh as the spies' base—same location where Miriam dies, providing context for the place.
Numbers 34:3 uses the Wilderness of Zin as the southern border of the promised land, the same geographical region.
Micah 6:4 names Miriam among Israel's deliverers, confirming her significance—her death marks the loss of a key figure.
Deuteronomy 32:51 recalls the trespass at Meribah Kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin, directly linking to this setting.
Deuteronomy 2:14 marks 38 years from leaving Kadesh Barnea to the death of the wilderness generation — providing the timeframe for their return to Kadesh here.
Exodus 15:20 depicts Miriam as a prophetess leading worship—her death ends that prominent leadership.
Exodus 2:7 has Miriam arranging a nurse for Moses, highlighting her initiative as a young girl—now she dies in the wilderness.
Exodus 2:4 shows Miriam watching over baby Moses—her protective role early in life contrasts with her death here.
Deuteronomy 1:46 recalls the prolonged stay at Kadesh, providing later context for why Israel remained there.
Judges 11:17 details Israel's stay at Kadesh after Edom and Moab refused passage, directly echoing the setting.
Deuteronomy 1:3 dates the start of Moses' final speech to the 40th year, 11th month — helping place this event (first month, same year) in the end of the wilderness period.
Joshua 15:3 traces the border through Zin and Kadesh Barnea, identical to the setting of Numbers 20:1.
Judges 11:16 summarizes Israel's journey to Kadesh, referencing the same location in a historical review.
Joshua 15:1 assigns the Wilderness of Zin as the southern border of Judah's territory, referencing the same place.
Genesis 14:7 identifies Kadesh as En Mishpat, the same location where Miriam dies—a geographical link.