Joshua 14:15

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Now the name of Hebron before was Kiriath Arba; [which Arba was] the greatest man among the Anakim. The land had rest from war.

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The Twelve Tribes of IsraelCanaan divided among the twelve tribes of Israel after the conquest under Joshua.

Map of Palestine (The Holy Land)A general map of Palestine showing towns and regions across the Holy Land.

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Hebron, in the hill country of Canaan, was the city Caleb received after Israel crossed the Jordan and camped at Gilgal, fulfilling the promise made when he spied the land from Kadesh-barnea. Its earlier name, Kiriath-arba, recalls the Anakite stronghold Caleb overcame.

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Joshua 14:15 mentions Canaan, Gilgal, Hebron, Jordan and Kadesh-barnea.

Photo of Hebron — Hebron · Dr. Avishai Teicher