And they gave them the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron, in the hill country of Judah, with the suburbs thereof round about it.
They gave them the city of Arba (who was the father of Anak) - this city is called Hebron, located in the hills of Judah, along with all the surrounding pasturelands.
This verse describes how the Israelites gave the city of Hebron and its surrounding lands to the Levites as part of their inheritance.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the division of the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel after they conquered Canaan. The Levites, being the priestly tribe, didn't receive a large territory like the other tribes but were given specific cities scattered throughout Israel. Hebron was a significant city with a history dating back to Abraham, and Arba was mentioned as the founder of a race of giants called the Anakim.
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