HEBRON (1)he'-brun (chebhron, "league" or "confederacy"; Chebron): One of the most ancient and important cities in Southern Palestine, now known to the Moslems as el Khalil (i.e. Khalil er Rahman, "the friend of the Merciful," i.e. of God, a favorite name for Abraham; compare James 2:23). The city is some 20 miles South of Jerusalem, situated in an open vall... View Details
Jephunneh [N] [H] [S] nimble, or a beholder. The father of Caleb, who was Joshua's companion in exploring Canaan ( Numbers 13:6 ), a Kenezite ( Joshua 14:14 ). One of the descendants of Asher ( 1 Chronicles 7:38 ). These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Do... View Details