Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version (Hebron used to be called Kiriath Arba after Arba, who was the greatest man among the Anakites.) Then the land had rest from war. New Living Translation (Previously Hebron had been called Kiriath-arba. It had been named after Arba, a great hero of the descendants of Anak.) And the land had rest from war. English Standard Version Now the name of Hebron formerly was Kiriath-arba. (Arba was the greatest man among the Anakim.) And the land had rest from war. Berean Standard Bible (Hebron used to be called Kiriath-arba, after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim.) Then the land had rest from war. King James Bible And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war. New King James Version And the name of Hebron formerly was Kirjath Arba (Arba was the greatest man among the Anakim). Then the land had rest from war. New American Standard Bible Now the name of Hebron was previously Kiriath-arba; for Arba was the greatest man among the Anakim. Then the land was at rest from war. NASB 1995 Now the name of Hebron was formerly Kiriath-arba; for Arba was the greatest man among the Anakim. Then the land had rest from war. NASB 1977 Now the name of Hebron was formerly Kiriath-arba; for Arba was the greatest man among the Anakim. Then the land had rest from war. Legacy Standard Bible Now the name of Hebron was formerly Kiriath-arba; for Arba was the greatest man among the Anakim. Then the land was quiet from war. Amplified Bible The name of Hebron was formerly Kiriath-arba [city of Arba]; for Arba was the greatest man among the [giant-like] Anakim. Then the land had rest from war. Christian Standard Bible Hebron’s name used to be Kiriath-arba; Arba was the greatest man among the Anakim. After this, the land had rest from war. Holman Christian Standard Bible Hebron’s name used to be Kiriath-arba; Arba was the greatest man among the Anakim. After this, the land had rest from war. American Standard Version Now the name of Hebron beforetime was Kiriath-arba; which Arba was the greatest man among the Anakim. And the land had rest from war. Contemporary English Version Hebron used to be called Arba's Town, because Arba had been one of the greatest of the Anakim. There was peace in the land. English Revised Version Now the name of Hebron beforetime was Kirjath-arba; which Arba was the greatest man among the Anakim. And the land had rest from war. GOD'S WORD® Translation In the past Hebron was called Kiriath Arba. Arba was the greatest man among the people of Anak. So the land had peace. Good News Translation Before this, Hebron was called the city of Arba. (Arba had been the greatest of the Anakim.) There was now peace in the land. International Standard Version Hebron used to be known as Kiriath-arba, after the greatest man among the Anakim. After all of this, the land enjoyed rest from war. Majority Standard Bible (Hebron used to be called Kiriath-arba, after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim.) Then the land had rest from war. NET Bible (Hebron used to be called Kiriath Arba. Arba was a famous Anakite.) Then the land was free of war. New Heart English Bible Now the name of Hebron before was Kiriath Arba, after the greatest man among the Anakim. The land had rest from war. Webster's Bible Translation And the name of Hebron before was Kirjath-arba; which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war. World English Bible Now the name of Hebron before was Kiriath Arba, after the greatest man among the Anakim. Then the land had rest from war. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the name of Hebron [was] formerly Kirjath-Arba (the man [was] the greatest among the Anakim); and the land has rest from war. Young's Literal Translation and the name of Hebron formerly is Kirjath-Arba (he is the great man among the Anakim); and the land hath rest from war. Smith's Literal Translation And the name of Hebron before, the city of Arba; he the great man among the Anakims And the land rested from war. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe name of Hebron before was called Cariath-Arbe: Adam the greatest among the Enacims was laid there: and the land rested from wars. Catholic Public Domain Version Previously, the name Hebron was called Kiriath-Arba. Adam, the greatest among the Anakim, was laid there. And the land ceased from battles. New American Bible Hebron was formerly called Kiriath-arba, for Arba, the greatest among the Anakim. And the land had rest from war. New Revised Standard Version Now the name of Hebron formerly was Kiriath-arba; this Arba was the greatest man among the Anakim. And the land had rest from war. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the name of Hebron and its environs before was Koriath-arba, which belonged to the giants. And the land rested from war. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the name of Khebrun the fortress city before was Quryath Arba of the giant men; and the land rested from war OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now the name of Hebron beforetime was Kiriath-arba, which Arba was the greatest man among the Anakim. And the land had rest from war. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the name of Chebron before was the city Argob, it is the metropolis of the Enakim: and the land rested from war. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Caleb Requests Hebron…14Therefore Hebron belongs to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite as an inheritance to this day, because he wholly followed the LORD, the God of Israel. 15(Hebron used to be called Kiriath-arba, after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim.) Then the land had rest from war. Cross References Genesis 23:2 She died in Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went out to mourn and to weep for her. Genesis 35:27 Jacob returned to his father Isaac at Mamre, near Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), where Abraham and Isaac had stayed. Numbers 13:22 They went up through the Negev and came to Hebron, where Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the descendants of Anak, dwelled. It had been built seven years before Zoan in Egypt. Numbers 14:24 But because My servant Caleb has a different spirit and has followed Me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he has entered, and his descendants will inherit it. Numbers 14:30 Surely none of you will enter the land in which I swore to settle you, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun. Numbers 14:38 Of those men who had gone to spy out the land, only Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh remained alive. Deuteronomy 1:36 except Caleb son of Jephunneh. He will see it, and I will give him and his descendants the land on which he has set foot, because he followed the LORD wholeheartedly.” Deuteronomy 9:2 The people are strong and tall, the descendants of the Anakim. You know about them, and you have heard it said, “Who can stand up to the sons of Anak?” Deuteronomy 11:21 so that as long as the heavens are above the earth, your days and those of your children may be multiplied in the land that the LORD swore to give your fathers. Judges 1:20 Just as Moses had promised, Judah gave Hebron to Caleb, who drove out the descendants of the three sons of Anak. 2 Samuel 2:11 And the length of time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months. 1 Chronicles 6:55-56 They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. 1 Chronicles 29:26-28 David son of Jesse was king over all Israel. / The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. / He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place. Psalm 37:11 But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. Isaiah 11:6-9 The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them. / The cow will graze with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. / The infant will play by the cobra’s den, and the toddler will reach into the viper’s nest. ... Treasury of Scripture And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war. And the name Joshua 15:13 And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron. Genesis 23:2 And Sarah died in Kirjatharba; the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan: and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her. And the land Joshua 11:23 So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD said unto Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance unto Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land rested from war. Judges 3:11,30 And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died… Judges 5:31 So let all thine enemies perish, O LORD: but let them that love him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years. Jump to Previous Anakim Anakims Anakites Arba Beforetime Earlier Hebron Kiriath Kiriath-Arba Kir'iath-Ar'ba Kirjatharba Kirjath-Arba Rest Rested Times Used WarJump to Next Anakim Anakims Anakites Arba Beforetime Earlier Hebron Kiriath Kiriath-Arba Kir'iath-Ar'ba Kirjatharba Kirjath-Arba Rest Rested Times Used WarJoshua 14 1. The nine tribes and a half are to have their inheritance by lot6. Caleb by privilege obtains Hebron Hebron used to be called Kiriath-arba Hebron, one of the oldest cities in the world, holds significant historical and biblical importance. Originally named Kiriath-arba, it was named after Arba, a prominent figure among the Anakim, a race of giants mentioned in the Bible. This city was a central location in the narratives of the patriarchs, as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob all had connections to Hebron. It was here that Abraham purchased the cave of Machpelah as a burial site for his wife Sarah, establishing a lasting legacy for his descendants. The renaming of Kiriath-arba to Hebron signifies a transition from its association with the Anakim to its role as a key city in Israel's history. after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim Then the land had rest from war Persons / Places / Events 1. HebronA significant city in the biblical account, Hebron is located in the hill country of Judah. It is historically important as the place where Abraham settled and later became a city of refuge. 2. Kiriath-arba The former name of Hebron, meaning "City of Arba." Arba was considered the greatest among the Anakim, a race of giants in the land. 3. Arba Known as the greatest man among the Anakim, Arba was a notable figure whose legacy was significant enough to have a city named after him. 4. Anakim A race of giants mentioned in the Old Testament, known for their formidable size and strength. They were inhabitants of Canaan before the Israelites took possession of the land. 5. Rest from War This phrase signifies a period of peace and stability in the land after the conquest, highlighting God's fulfillment of His promise to give Israel rest. Teaching Points Significance of HebronHebron's transformation from Kiriath-arba to a city of refuge symbolizes God's redemptive work in transforming places and people for His purposes. Overcoming Giants The mention of the Anakim serves as a reminder that God empowers His people to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges through faith and obedience. Peace as a Divine Gift The rest from war illustrates the peace that comes from trusting in God's promises and His timing. It encourages believers to seek God's peace in their lives. Legacy and Influence Arba's legacy as the greatest among the Anakim contrasts with the legacy of faith left by Caleb, who inherited Hebron. This challenges us to consider the legacy we are building.(15) Kirjath-arba.--"Arba the father of Anak" (Joshua 21:11). Arba means four in Hebrew, and therefore some have endeavoured to interpret it as the city of four. Rashi, for example, says it was "the city of Ahiman, and Sheshai, and Talmai, and their father." Others have tried to make it one of four confederate cities like Gibeon and its allies. But the text of Joshua seems to leave no doubt that Arba was a man's name, whatever may have been the occasion of his being so named. Unless the Anakim are of the same date as the Zuzim, and Rephaim, and Emim of Genesis 14 (who are known to be giant races by Deuteronomy 2, 3) Hebron must have been named Hebron before it was Kirjath-arba. But the text of Genesis 23:2 seems to make Kirjath-arba the name of the place where Sarah died, at the time of her death; and it is perfectly possible that it was so. (See Note on Numbers 13:22.) A great man.--Rather, the great man among the Anakim. And the land had rest from war.--This clause appears in Joshua 11:23, where its position is perfectly natural. It closes the record of the wars of Joshua. It is not so easily accounted for here. If we were quite certain at what period the Anakim were dispossessed and slain, we might connect it with that portion of the story; but see Note on Joshua 15:14, and also on the next verse. . . . Verse 15. - And the name of Hebron before was Kirjath-arba. Hengstenberg, according to Keil, has conclusively shown that Hebron was the original name of the city. At the time of Joshua's invasion, however, it was known as Kirjath (or "the city of ") Arba, from a giant named Arba who had conquered the city. Hebron is known as Kirjath-arba in Genesis 23:2, but the way in which it is mentioned by Moses seems to bear out Hengstenberg's theory. The Rabbis translated "the city of four," and assert that the four patriarchs, Adam, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, were buried there. The word translated "man" here is Adam. The Vulgate follows this tradition, trans. lating "Adam maximus ibi inter Enacim situs est." And our own Wiclif literally translates the Vulgate "Adam moost greet there in the loond of Enachym was set." Rosenmuller renders the words translated "a great man" by "the greatest man." And certainly the words have the article; and this is also the way in which the superlative is expressed in Hebrew. It also adds to the force of Caleb's request. He desired the most important city of a warlike race. And the land had rest from war (see Joshua 11:23).
Hebrew (Hebronחֶבְר֤וֹן (ḥeḇ·rō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2275: Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah used to be לְפָנִים֙ (lə·p̄ā·nîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6440: The face called וְשֵׁ֨ם (wə·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name Kiriath-arba, אַרְבַּ֔ע (’ar·ba‘) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7153: Kiriath-arba -- 'city of the four', an older name of Hebron after Arba, ה֑וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are the greatest הַגָּד֛וֹל (hag·gā·ḏō·wl) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent man הָאָדָ֧ם (hā·’ā·ḏām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being among the Anakim.) בָּעֲנָקִ֖ים (bā·‘ă·nā·qîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6062: Anakim -- 'neck', a giant people around Hebron and in Philistia Then the land וְהָאָ֥רֶץ (wə·hā·’ā·reṣ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land had rest שָׁקְטָ֖ה (šā·qə·ṭāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 8252: To be quiet or undisturbed from war. מִמִּלְחָמָֽה׃ (mim·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war Links Joshua 14:15 NIVJoshua 14:15 NLT Joshua 14:15 ESV Joshua 14:15 NASB Joshua 14:15 KJV Joshua 14:15 BibleApps.com Joshua 14:15 Biblia Paralela Joshua 14:15 Chinese Bible Joshua 14:15 French Bible Joshua 14:15 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 14:15 Now the name of Hebron before was (Josh. Jos) |
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