- Hebron - Wikipedia
Hebron (Arabic: الخليل, romanized: al-Khalīl, pronunciation ⓘ) [a] is a city in the southern West Bank, Palestine, and the capital of the Hebron Governorate, which is the largest in the West Bank It is located 30 kilometers (19 mi) south of Jerusalem
- Hebron | Country, Modern City, Map, Arabic, Bible, Judaism - Britannica
Hebron, city in the West Bank, situated in the southern Judaean Hills south-southwest of Jerusalem Located about 3,050 feet (930 meters) above sea level, Hebron long benefited from its mountainous clime, which encouraged the cultivation of fruit trees and vineyards
- What is the significance of Hebron in the Bible?
Hebron is significant in the Bible for a couple of reasons Hebron is first mentioned in Genesis 13:18 as a place where Abram (later known as Abraham) traveled after parting company with his nephew Lot
- 22 Facts About Hebron Every Jew Should Know - Chabad. org
Hebron appears to have been a major political, social and spiritual center in the era of King David Before David ruled in Jerusalem, Hebron was the seat of his monarchy for seven and a half years 9 Years later, it was there that his son Absalom started his rebellion
- Definition of Hebron in the Bible
Hebron was given to the tribe of Judah after Israel entered the Promised Land It was not only designated a Levitical city but also one of the six special cities of refuge (Joshua 20:7)
- Topical Bible: Hebron
Hebron is a significant city in biblical history, located in the hill country of Judah, approximately 20 miles south of Jerusalem It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and holds considerable importance in the biblical narrative, both historically and theologically
- Hebron | Virtual Israel Experience
Hebron is revered as one of the four holiest places in Judaism (along with Jerusalem, Safed and Tiberias) and Jews had lived continouslythere for centuries until the small community was forced out after brutal massacres led by Arab residents in the early 20th century After Israel recaptured the West Bank during the Six Day War in 1967, a number of Jewish families reestablished the community
- The Ancient City of Hebron - TheTorah. com
Hebron was (and still is) the foremost city in the Judean hill country south of Jerusalem The name Hebron likely derives from the Hebrew root ח ב ר, meaning “friend ” The name is known from ancient stamp seals (see discussion further on) as well as from the Bible
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