Also known as: Kiriath-Arba, Mamre
Modern name: Hebron, Palestinian Territories
Hebron is intimately connected with the patriarchs. The Cave of Machpelah, purchased by Abraham as a burial site, became the resting place for Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Leah.
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Hebron was the home of Abraham and the burial place of the patriarchs. David reigned here for seven years before moving his capital to Jerusalem.
Hebron is intimately connected with the patriarchs. The Cave of Machpelah, purchased by Abraham as a burial site, became the resting place for Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Leah.
Latitude
31.5326°
Longitude
35.0998°
Known today as: Hebron, Palestinian Territories
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