Where is Hebron in the Bible?

What happened at Hebron?

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 (2Sa.2.1-4, 11; 5:5). Several of David's sons were born in Hebron, including Amnon, Absalom, and Adonijah (2Sa.3.2-5). The city remained significant throughout Israel's history. It was fortified by Rehoboam (2Ch.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.

Where does Hebron appear in the Bible?

Hebron is referenced in 49 verses across 9 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

• 1 Chronicles 3:1
• 1 Chronicles 3:4
• 1 Chronicles 6:55
• 1 Chronicles 6:57
• 1 Chronicles 11:1
• 1 Chronicles 11:3
• 1 Chronicles 12:23
• 1 Chronicles 12:38
• 1 Chronicles 29:27
• 1 Kings 2:11
• 1 Samuel 30:31
• 2 Chronicles 11:10
• 2 Samuel 2:1
• 2 Samuel 2:3
• 2 Samuel 2:11
• 2 Samuel 3:2
• 2 Samuel 3:19
• 2 Samuel 3:20
• 2 Samuel 3:27
• 2 Samuel 3:32
• 2 Samuel 4:1
• 2 Samuel 4:8
• 2 Samuel 4:12
• 2 Samuel 5:1

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Hebron.