Joshua 14:15

And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Joshua 14:15

BSB
(Hebron used to be called Kiriath-arba, after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim.) Then the land had rest from war.
AKJV
And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war.
CPDV
Previously, the name Hebron was called Kiriath-Arba. Adam, the greatest among the Anakim, was laid there. And the land ceased from battles.
ERV
Now the name of Hebron beforetime was Kirjath-arba; which Arba was the greatest man among the Anakim. And the land had rest from war.
NHEB
Now the name of Hebron before was Kiriath Arba, after the greatest man among the Anakim. The land had rest from war.
SMT
And the name of Hebron before, the city of Arba; he the great man among the Anakims And the land rested from war.

Commentary for Joshua 14:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Joshua 14:15
Summary
Hebron's name changed; regional peace established
Place
Hebron
Event
Peace restored after conquest
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
History