Genesis 23

Genesis 23:2

Hebron] Hebron called also Kiriath-Arba, the City of Arba, the the father of Anak, where Anak lived, and his sonnes and the Anakims, all Giants. Here Abraham, Isaac and Jacob dwelled, and were buried here in the Cave of Macpelah, before Mamre, the same is Hebron. Here Sarah died, and was buried in that Cave: And Rebekah, and Leah were likewise buried here. Hence Joseph was sent to see the welfare of his brethren. And hither the Spies came that were sent by Moses to spy out the Land. Hoham the King of Hebron was one of the five Kings hid in the Cave, and slaine and hanged up by Joshuah: And it seemes another King of Hebron soone after slaine by him.

And he and Caleb slew the Anakims dwelling here. This City fell to the Tribe of Iudah; and was seated in a mountaine of Iudah: and together with the Suburbs of it, was given to the Priests; and to be a Citie of refuge: But the Fields, and Villages of it were given to Caleb that good Spie. To the top of an hill before Hebron, Sampson carried the Gate of Gaza. David having sent to them of Hebron a Present of the spoile which he got of the Amalekites, in the rescue of Ziklag, was commanded by God to go hither. And here at Hebron he was made King, and reigned seven years and six moneths: had six sons borne him here, of six several wives. Hither Abner cameto David; and being murthered by Joab, was by David mournfully buried here.

Hither Ishbosheths head was brought, and buried in Abners grave; and his murtherers by David hanged here. Hither came all Israel to make David King over all Israel. And afterwards Absalom being borne here, pretended a vow to be performed here; and rebelling against his father made himself King here. This City was first built seven years before Zoan in Egypt. And in King Rehoboams time was repaired and fortified by him.