- Hebron - Wikipedia
Hebron ( ˈhiːbrən, ˈhɛbrən ; Arabic: الخليلal-Khalīl, pronunciation ⓘ or خَلِيل الرَّحْمَنKhalīl al-Raḥmān; 6 Hebrew: חֶבְרוֹןḤevrōn, pronunciation ⓘ) is a Palestinian a city in the southern West Bank, 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Jerusalem Hebron is capital of the Hebron Governorate, the largest governorate in the West Bank
- What is the significance of Hebron in the Bible?
The ancient city of Hebron, today called Al-Khalil in Arabic, was located approximately 20 miles south of present-day Jerusalem in the Judean valley 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
- 22 Facts About Hebron Every Jew Should Know - Chabad. org
Hebron is the only Holy City where Jewish people currently comprise but a small portion of the population, yet it holds a special place in the hearts of the Jewish people
- Hebron | Ancient City, Palestinian Territory | Britannica
Hebron, city in the West Bank, situated in the southern Judaean Hills south-southwest of Jerusalem Located about 3,050 feet (930 metres) above sea level, Hebron long benefited from its mountainous clime, which encouraged the cultivation of fruit trees and vineyards
- 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)
- History Overview of Hebron - Jewish Virtual Library
Hebron (Al-Khalil in Arabic) is about 20 miles (32 km) south of Jerusalem and is built on several hills and wadis, most of which run north to south The Hebrew word Hebron is derived from the Hebrew word for friend (haver), a description for the Patriarch Abraham
- Old City of Hebron - Wikipedia
The Old City of Hebron (Arabic: البلدة القديمة الخليل Hebrew: עיר העתיקה של חברון) is the historic city centre of Hebron in the West Bank, Palestine
- The Ancient City of Hebron - TheTorah. com
Hebron plays a central role in many biblical stories It was the prominent city in the Judean highlands, with large fortifications in the Early Bronze, Middle Bronze, and Iron Ages During the Second Temple period, Hebron was occupied by the Idumeans
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