Hebron, in the Bible

Hebron hēˈbrn [key], in the Bible. 1 A Kohathite descendant of Levi. 2 A name appearing in the genealogical lists of Judah. 3 City, see Hebron, city, West Bank. 4 An unlocated boundary town of N ancient Palestine, also called Abdon. The RV form is Ebron.

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