Lexical Definition

‎חֶבְרוֹן‎ Chebrôwn (kheb-rone') Hebron ^N:N--L
from ‎חֶבֶר‎; seat of association

Hebron.

• § Hebron = "association"
• Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites

n pr loc
1) a city in south Judah approx 20 south of Jerusalem and approx 20 miles (30 km) north of Beersheba and near where Abraham built an altar
n pr m
2) the 3rd son of Kohath and grandson of Levi
3) a descendant of Caleb

Extended Information

• Hebron = "association"

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. ‎חֶבְרוֺן‎ proper name, of a location Hebron (association, league) — ‎׳‎‎ח‎ Gen 13:18 +; with ‎ה‎ locative ‎חֶבְרוֺנָה‎ Josh 10:36 + 6 t.; ‎חֶבְרֹ֫נָה‎ 2Sam 2:1 — ᵐ5 Ξεβρων; modern El-–alîl (see Rob^{BR i. 213 f.}, ii. 73 ff. Guérin^{Judéeiii. 214 ff}); ancient city in southern Judah, where (or near which) Abraham built an altar Gen 13:18 (J), and where was a sanctuary in David's time 2Sam 15:7, compare ‎׳‎‎בְּח‎ ‎׳‎‎לפני י‎ 2Sam 5:3 = 1Chr 11:3 built 7 years. before ‚oan in Egypt according to Num 13:22b (JE); under a king Josh 10:3; Josh 10:5; Josh 10:23 (JE) Josh 12:10 (D); assigned to Caleb Josh 14:13; Josh 14:14 (J E D) Judg 1:20 yet see 1Chr 6:40* (compare v.1Chr 6:41*); older name ‎קִרְיַת‎ ‎( הָ)אַרְבַּע‎ according to Josh 14:15 (J E D), compare Gen 23:2; Gen 35:27; Josh 15:54; Josh 20:7 (all P) Judg 1:10b; see also Josh 15:13; Josh 21:11 (both P); called also ‎מַמְרֵא‎ Gen 23:19 (and Gen 35:27, both P); a city of refuge Josh 21:13 (P) = 1Chr 6:42* ‎׳‎‎עֵמֶק ח‎ Gen 37:14 (J); named elsewhere Num 13:22a (JE) Josh 10:36; Josh 10:39; Josh 11:21 (all D) Judg 1:10a Judg 16:3; 2Sam 2:32; 2Sam 15:9; 2Chr 11:10 a resort of David, and for 7 years. his royal city 1Sam 30:31; 2Sam 2:1; 2Sam 2:11; 2Sam 3:2; 2Sam 3:5; 2Sam 3:19; 2Sam 3:20; 2Sam 3:22; 2Sam 3:27; 2Sam 3:32; 2Sam 4:1; 2Sam 4:8; 2Sam 4:12 (twice in verse); 2Sam 5:1; 2Sam 5:3; 2Sam 5:13; 1Kgs 2:11; 1Chr 3:1; 1Chr 3:4; 1Chr 11:1; 1Chr 11:3; 1Chr 12:24*; 1Chr 12:39* (van d. H. v.1Chr 12:23* v.1Chr 12:38*) 1Chr 29:27 read also perhaps for ‎תחתו‎ 2Sam 3:12, ᵐ5^L εἰς Ξεβρων, compare Dr; seat of Absalom's rebellion 2Sam 15:10 ‎׳‎‎עָרֵי ח‎ 2Sam 2:3 abode of David's men.

II. ‎חֶבְרוֺן‎ proper name, masculine (ᵐ5 Ξεβρων).

1. grandson of Levi Exod 6:18; Num 3:19 (both P) = 1Chr 5:28* = 1Chr 6:3*; 1Chr 23:12; 1Chr 23:19, compare 1Chr 15:9.

2. name in Caleb's family 1Chr 2:42; 1Chr 2:43.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

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Hebron • An important city in Judah; burial place of patriarchs.

Hebron, also known as Kiriath-arba, was a significant city in Judah, associated with the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and later became a Levitical city and a city of refuge.

• A location first mentioned at Gen.13.18;
• referred to as Hebron חֶבְרוֹן, or Kiriath-arba (NIV= Kiriath Arba) קִרְיַת אַרְבַּע.
  

Hebron, also known as Kiriath-arba, was an important city located in the hill country of Judah. It is first mentioned in Genesis 13:18, where Abraham pitched his tent and built an altar to the Lord. It was possibly renamed Hebron by Mareshah the "father [abi] of Hebron", which narmally refers to a founder, though he also had a son named Hebron (1Ch.2.42-43). The city was originally named Kiriath-arba, which means "the city of Arba," who was the greatest man among the Anakim (Joshua 14:15).

Hebron played a significant role in the lives of the patriarchs. Sarah, Abraham's wife, died in Kiriath-arba, and Abraham purchased the cave of Machpelah as a burial site for her (Genesis 23:2, 19). Later, Abraham, Isaac, and Israel (or 'Jacob') were also buried there (Genesis 35:27; 49:29-32).

During the conquest of Canaan, Hebron was taken by Joshua and the Israelites (Joshua 10:36-37). The city was given to Caleb as his inheritance (Joshua 14:13-14), and later became a city of the Levites and a city of refuge (Joshua 20:7; 21:11-13).

Hebron served as the capital of Judah during the reign of David. He was anointed king over the house of Judah in Hebron and reigned there for seven and a half years (2 Samuel 2:1-4, 11; 5:5). Several of David's sons were born in Hebron, including Amnon, Absalom, and Adonijah (2 Samuel 3:2-5).

The city remained significant throughout Israel's history. It was fortified by Rehoboam (2 Chronicles 11:10) and was inhabited by Jews after the Babylonian exile (Nehemiah 11:25).

Hebron is also notable for its association with the Anakim, a group of giants who inhabited the area (Numbers 13:22, 33). Caleb drove out the three sons of Anak from Hebron: Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai (Joshua 15:13-14; Judges 1:10, 20).

Today, Hebron is still an important city, known for the Tomb of the Patriarchs, which is believed to be the burial site of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The city has a rich history and holds great significance for Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike.

All entries for Hebron or Kiriath-arba: חֶבְרוֹן ☩ קִרְיַת אַרְבַּע