# Hebron #

## Facts: ##

Hebron was a city located in the high, rocky hills about 20 miles south of Jerusalem.

* The city was built around 2,000 B.C. during the time of Abram. It was mentioned many times in the historical accounts given in the Old Testament.
* Hebron had a very important role in King David's life. Several of his sons, including Absalom, were born there.
* The city was destroyed around 70 A.D. by the Romans.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [absalom](../other/absalom.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [2 Samuel 02:10-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2sa/02/10)
* [Genesis 13:16-18](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/13/16)
* [Genesis 23:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/23/01)
* [Genesis 35:26-27](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/35/26)
* [Genesis 37:12-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/37/12)
* [Judges 01:8-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jdg/01/08)
* [Numbers 13:21-22](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/num/13/21)