And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war.
The city of Hebron used to be called Kirjath-arba, named after Arba, who was a great leader among the Anakites. And the land finally had peace from war.
This verse explains that Hebron was renamed from its original name that honored a giant warrior, and that Israel had finally achieved peace in the land.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, the Israelites were dividing the Promised Land among the tribes after their military conquests, as God had commanded. Hebron, originally called Kirjath-arba, was named after Arba, a prominent leader among the Anakims, who were known as a tall and formidable people descended from earlier inhabitants of Canaan. This verse highlights a period of peace in the land, signifying the end of major conflicts and the beginning of settlement.
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