In Judah the Kohathites were given Hebron. They also received the grasslands around Hebron.But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb, the son of Jephunneh.
The Israelites gave them Kiriath Arba and the grasslands around it. Kiriath Arba is also called Hebron. It’s in the hill country of Judah. Anak came from the family line of Arba.But Israel had already given away the fields and villages around the city. They had given them to Caleb as his share. Caleb was the son of Jephunneh.
Joshua went up from Eglon to Hebron. Israel’s whole army went with him. Then they attacked Hebron.They captured the city. They destroyed it and its villages. They killed all its people and their king with their swords. They didn’t leave anyone alive. They totally destroyed the city and everyone in it. They had done the same thing at Eglon.
Joshua gave a part of Judah’s share of land to Caleb, the son of Jephunneh. That was according to the Lord’ s command to Joshua. The share Caleb received was the city of Hebron. It was also called Kiriath Arba. Anak came from the family line of Arba.
But you are my perfect dove. There isn’t anyone like you. You are your mother’s favorite daughter. The young women see you and call you blessed. The queens and concubines praise you.”