Hebron
The city of John the Baptist and the patriarchs.
Inhabitants or natives[edit | edit source]
Elizabeth and Zacharias, aunt and uncle of Jesus, Sarah and Samuel, their servants, Aglae, the mime turned disciple and recluse, John the Baptist, the forerunner, cousin of Jesus, Shammai a depraved member of Herod Antipas' court, Mashal, the malformed cripple.
Description[edit | edit source]
"This is Hebron, straddling two rivers, with its ridge. You see, Master, that large building over there, a bit higher than the others, among the greenery? That is Zacharias' house."[1]
"And here is Hebron amidst its woods and meadows."[2]
Significant facts[edit | edit source]
It is the place of the Visitation[3] and the birth of the Baptist[4], then his Circumcision[5]. Jesus goes to pray before the Baptist's house, which became a house of debauchery under its new owner. There he meets Aglae who will convert.[6]
Name[edit | edit source]
Hebron - El-Khalil - Qiryath-Arba - Highest city in Palestine, at 927 m above sea level, 30 km south-southwest of Jerusalem - Other spellings: City of Arba, Hevron, Kiriath-Arba, Kirjath Arba.
Where is it mentioned in the work?[edit | edit source]
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Learn more about this place[edit | edit source]
City founded around 1720 B.C.[7] Abraham lived nearby, at Mamre, for long periods and was buried not far from there.
David was anointed king twice at Hebron[8], which was his capital for over seven years. Absalom began his rebellion there[9].
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Notes and references[edit | edit source]
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