A city allotted to the tribe of Judah.
Arab
Named in 1 verse of Joshua, first in Joshua 15:52.
אֲרָבArab
The name means “multiplying; sowing sedition; a window; a locust.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Arab Written by AI
Arab is mentioned in Joshua 15:52 as one of the cities allotted to the tribe of Judah in the hill country. It is listed among other towns such as Dumah, Eshean, and Janim, indicating its location in the southern part of Judah's territory. The exact site of Arab is uncertain, but it was likely situated in the vicinity of Hebron, a major city in the hill country. The allocation of Arab to Judah is part of the detailed description of the tribal territories in the book of Joshua. After the conquest of Canaan under Joshua's leadership, the land was divided among the tribes of Israel. The listing of cities and towns, including Arab, demonstrates the systematic distribution of the land and the establishment of Judah's presence in the region. Apart from its mention in the list of Judah's cities, no other information about Arab is provided in the Bible. Its inclusion in the territorial allotment highlights its significance as a settlement in the hill country during the early period of Israel's history in the Promised Land.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Ambush, a city in the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:52), now Er-Rabiyeh.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
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Where the Bible names it
- Joshua 15:52
Arab, Dumah, Eshan,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.