Hebron - Wikipedia
WEBHebron is a leading industrial center in Palestine. The presence of minerals and resources in surroundings have increased the city's value. It emerged as in important trade hub in the West Bank. Hebron is most productive region in the country after Jerusalem–Bethlehem–Ramallah area.
22 Facts About Hebron Every Jew Should Know - Chabad.org
WEBHebron is first mentioned in the Bible as the place where Abraham built an altar to serve G‑d, after G‑d told him to “arise, walk in the land [of Canaan ], to its length and to its breadth, for I will give it to you.” 1 The place where he settled is described as the “plain of Mamre, which is in Hebron.”.
Hebron | Ancient City, Palestinian Territory | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · 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 …
History & Overview of Hebron - Jewish Virtual Library
WEBHebron is one of the oldest continually occupied cities in the world and has been a major focus of religious worship for over two millennia. From Biblical Times to 1967. Hebron has a long and rich Jewish history.
The Ancient City of Hebron - TheTorah.com
WEBJun 5, 2018 · The Ancient City of Hebron. 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.
Hebron history | The Jewish Agency
WEBMay 4, 2005 · Hebron is an ancient biblical city in Erez Israel located in the Judean Hills, 19 miles south of Jerusalem. The name Hebron may derive from the Hebrew word "haber" meaning friend, or from the Arabic "haber" meaning granary.
Old City of Hebron - Wikipedia
WEBIt was recognized as the third World Heritage Site in the State of Palestine in 2017. [1] The Old City is built around the Cave of the Patriarchs, the traditional burial site of the biblical Patriarchs and Matriarchs, and venerated by Jews, Christians, and Muslims. The Old City is a sensitive location in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict in Hebron .
Hebron – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBHebron (Arabic: الخليل al-Ḫalīl; Hebrew: חֶבְרוֹן Ḥevron, Ḥeḇrôn, or Ḥebron) is an ancient city in the southern West Bank. It is the traditional burial place of the Biblical patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and their wives. This makes it a significant religious …
Hebron: The MUST SEE City in Israel | The Hebron Fund
WEBSep 2, 2018 · The holy city of Hebron, located just 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Jerusalem, is a “must visit” place for anyone who cares about the Bible, archaeology, or ancient and modern Israel. The city is mentioned 87 times in the Bible and is the second holiest city in the world, just after Jerusalem.
Hebron summary | Britannica
WEBHebron , Arabic Al-Khalīl, City (pop., 2005 est.: 160,500) in the West Bank, southwest of Jerusalem. It is a sacred city of Judaism and Islam as the home and burial place (at the Cave of Machpelah) of the patriarch Abraham. King David made Hebron his capital briefly in the 10th century bc.
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