# Hebron, Hebronites, Hebronites', Hebronite's, Hebron's

## Facts:

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

* The city was built around 2000 BC 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 AD 70 by the Romans.

(Translation suggestions: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])

(See also: [Absalom](../names/absalom.md))

## Bible References:

* [2 Samuel 02:10-11](rc://en/tn/help/2sa/02/10)
* [Genesis 13:18](rc://en/tn/help/gen/13/18)
* [Genesis 23:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/gen/23/01)
* [Genesis 35:27](rc://en/tn/help/gen/35/27)
* [Genesis 37:12-14](rc://en/tn/help/gen/37/12)
* [Judges 01:10](rc://en/tn/help/jdg/01/10)
* [Numbers 13:22](rc://en/tn/help/num/13/22)

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H2275, H2276

