Lexical Definition

‎אֲרָב‎ ʼĂrâb (ar-awb') Arab ^N:N--L
from ‎אָרַב‎; ambush

Arab.

• § Arab = "ambush"
• Arab, a place in Palestine

1) a city near Hebron

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎אֲרָב‎ proper name, of a location city near Hebron Josh 15:52 (ᵐ5 Ἐρεμ, ᵐ5^L Ἐρεβ; according to Onomoasticon Ἐρεμινθα Lag^{On. 254, 2nd ed. 260 Ereb} Id.^{119, 2nd ed.152}, a village Heromith in Daroma; compare Di Survey^{iii. 311}).

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Profile

Arab • A city allotted to the tribe of Judah.

Arab, a town in the hill country of Judah.

• A location only mentioned at Jos.15.52;
• only referred to as Arab אֲרָב.
  

Arab is mentioned in Joshua 15:52 as one of the cities allotted to the tribe of Judah in the hill country. It is listed among other towns such as Dumah, Eshean, and Janim, indicating its location in the southern part of Judah's territory. The exact site of Arab is uncertain, but it was likely situated in the vicinity of Hebron, a major city in the hill country.

The allocation of Arab to Judah is part of the detailed description of the tribal territories in the book of Joshua. After the conquest of Canaan under Joshua's leadership, the land was divided among the tribes of Israel. The listing of cities and towns, including Arab, demonstrates the systematic distribution of the land and the establishment of Judah's presence in the region.

Apart from its mention in the list of Judah's cities, no other information about Arab is provided in the Bible. Its inclusion in the territorial allotment highlights its significance as a settlement in the hill country during the early period of Israel's history in the Promised Land.

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