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Hebron is capital of the West Bank's largest governorate, known as Hebron Governorate. With a population of 201,063 in the city limits, the adjacent metropolitan area within the governorate is home to over 700,000 people. Hebron spans across an area of 74.102 square kilometres (28.611 sq mi).
The spies visited Hebron and near there cut the cluster of grapes (Numbers 13:22 f). HOHAM (which see), king of Hebron, was one of the five kings defeated by Joshua at Beth-horon and slain at Makkedah (Joshua 10:3 f).
Hebron. HEBRON is one of the most ancient cities in the world still existing, and it is in this respect the rival of Damascus. It was originally called Kirjath-Arba, " The city of Arba." It was afterwards known as Mamre. The vicinity was long the favorite camping-ground of the patriarchs.
This map focuses on the city of Hebron, highlighting its significance in biblical history and its role in the narratives of the patriarchs. It provides a detailed look at Hebron's place in ancient Israel.
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Feb 2, 2021 · Location and Aerial map: Hebron is the highest Biblical cities, sitting at an approximate height of 900m (3,000 feet). It is located 32 KM (20 miles) southwest of Jerusalem. The aerial view shows the points of interest in the center of Hebron. History of the place: Late Bronze Age (1550 – 1200 B.C.) – Canaanites and the Patriarchs
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.
The name of the grove of trees is evidently considered as derived from this sheikh or chieftain. The "oaks" ("terebinths") of Mamre where Abram pitched his tent (Genesis 14:13; Genesis 18:1) are described (Genesis 13:18) as "in Hebron."
Oct 4, 2024 · 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.
Western Palestine Illustrating The New Testament, also The Talmud and Josephus. 1880. Kitchener, H.R. (Horatio Herbert) 1:169k. The Lands of Scripture: comprising “Those Holy Fields”; “The Land of the Pharaohs” [both by S. M.]; “Pictures from Bible Lands” (edited by S. G. Green. The illustrations by E. Whymper, etc.)
