Hebron - Wikipedia
Hebron (/ ˈhiːbrən, ˈhɛbrən /; Arabic: الخليلal-Khalīl, pronunciation ⓘ or خَلِيل الرَّحْمَنKhalīl al-Raḥmān; [ 6 ] Hebrew: חֶבְרוֹןḤevrōn, pronunciation ⓘ) is a Palestinian [ 7 ][ 8 ][ 9 ][ 10 ] city in the southern West Bank, 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Jerusalem.
Hebron | Ancient City, Palestinian Territory | Britannica
Oct 4, 2024 · 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 …
What is the significance of Hebron in the Bible?
Jan 4, 2022 · 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.
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.
The Ancient City of Hebron - TheTorah.com
Jun 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 …
Hebron City - Welcome To Palestine
Hebron is a hauntingly beautiful, ancient city twisted and torn by decades of unrest and conflict. It is the largest city in the West Bank, and second largest in Palestine after Gaza. It is home to around 215,000 Palestinians.
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.