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- Hebron - Wikipedia
Hebron spans across an area of 74 1 square kilometres (28 6 sq mi) It is the third largest city in the country after Gaza and East Jerusalem The city is often considered one of the Four Holy Cities in Judaism, as well as in Christianity and Islam It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Levant
- What is the significance of Hebron in the Bible?
The ancient city of Hebron, today called Al-Khalil in Arabic, was located approximately 20 miles south of present-day Jerusalem in the Judean valley Hebron is significant in the Bible for a couple of reasons Hebron is first mentioned in Genesis 13:18 as a place where Abram (later known as Abraham) traveled after parting company with his
- 22 Facts About Hebron Every Jew Should Know - Chabad. org
Hebron is the only Holy City where Jewish people currently comprise but a small portion of the population, yet it holds a special place in the hearts of the Jewish people
- Hebron | Ancient City, Palestinian Territory | Britannica
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
- History Overview of Hebron - Jewish Virtual Library
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
- Definition of Hebron in the Bible
Hebron was given to the tribe of Judah after Israel entered the Promised Land It was not only designated a Levitical city but also one of the six special cities of refuge (Joshua 20:7)
- Old City of Hebron - Wikipedia
The Old City of Hebron (Arabic: البلدة القديمة الخليل Hebrew: עיר העתיקה של חברון) is the historic city centre of Hebron in the West Bank, Palestine
- Palestinian sheikhs propose historic break from Ramallah to join . . .
Palestinian sheikhs propose historic break from Ramallah to join Abraham Accords Hebron's most powerful clan leader Sheikh al-Jaabari says "We want cooperation with Israel " The 48-year-old tells The Wall Street Journal: "There will be no Palestinian state – not even in 1,000 years "
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