# Hebron #

## 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.

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

## Bible References: ##

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