Arab, a town in the hill country of Judah.
Arab is mentioned in Joshua 15:52 as one of the cities allotted to the tribe of Judah in the hill country. It is listed among other towns such as Dumah, Eshean, and Janim, indicating its location in the southern part of Judah's territory. The exact site of Arab is uncertain, but it was likely situated in the vicinity of Hebron, a major city in the hill country.
The allocation of Arab to Judah is part of the detailed description of the tribal territories in the book of Joshua. After the conquest of Canaan under Joshua's leadership, the land was divided among the tribes of Israel. The listing of cities and towns, including Arab, demonstrates the systematic distribution of the land and the establishment of Judah's presence in the region.
Apart from its mention in the list of Judah's cities, no other information about Arab is provided in the Bible. Its inclusion in the territorial allotment highlights its significance as a settlement in the hill country during the early period of Israel's history in the Promised Land.
Approximate location: 31.451, 35.046 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Ambush, a city in the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:52), now Er-Rabiyeh.
(ambush) a city of Judah in the mountainous district, probably in the neighborhood of Hebron; mentioned only in (Joshua 15:62)
multiplying; sowing sedition; a window; a locust
A'RAB (ambush), a town in the mountains of Judah, Josh 15:52; perhaps the home of the Arbite. [scripture]2 Sam. 23 35[scripture]. East of Hebron, at er-Rabiyeh, is an ancient site marked by walls, cisterns, and ruins, which Conder regards as the Arab of biblical history.
A'RAB (ambush), a town in the mountains of Judah, Josh 15:52; perhaps the home of the Arbite. [scripture]2 Sam. 23 35[scripture]. East of Hebron, at er-Rabiyeh, is an ancient site marked by walls, cisterns, and ruins, which Conder regards as the Arab of biblical history.
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Arab, Dumah, Eshan,
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