Old Testament
Arba
The progenitor of the Anakim and namesake of Kiriath-arba, the city later known as Hebron.
Arba is identified in Scripture as the greatest man among the Anakim, a people noted for their stature. His name is preserved in the ancient designation for Hebron, Kiriath-arba, which served as a significant landmark in the conquest of Canaan. The text highlights his legacy through the prominence of his descendants and the strategic importance of the city bearing his name.
In the text
- Verses
- 8
- Books
- 4
- First appears
- Genesis 23:2
- Last appears
- Nehemiah 11:25
Where Arba appears
8 verses · 7 chaptersIn the same books
- Hamor13 versesA Hivite prince of Shechem who sought an alliance with Jacob's family through his son's marriage.
- Kenaz14 versesA descendant of Esau and a prominent leader among the clans of Edom and the tribe of Judah.
- Debir12 versesAn Amorite king of Eglon who joined a coalition against Gibeon and Israel during the conquest of Canaan.
- Eglon12 versesA king of Moab who oppressed Israel for eighteen years before being assassinated by Ehud.
- Deborah10 versesA prophetess and judge who led Israel to victory over the Canaanite forces of Sisera.
- Abimelech60 versesA name shared by several figures, including a Philistine king and a ruthless son of Gideon.
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