Caleb drove out from Hebron the "three sons of Anak" (Josh 14:12; 15:14); it became one of the cities of Judah (Josh 15:54), but was set apart for the Kohathite Levites (Josh 21:10 f), and became a city of refuge (Josh 20:7). It was destroyed at the time of the Conquest, and its place was taken by Shechem. Ur was also a cemetery and city of tombs, doubtless because of its sacred character, from whence the dead were brought to it from vast distances for 1,800 years. The total straight line distance between Haran and Jerusalem is 665 KM (kilometers) and 900 meters. During the civil war with Benjamin the tribes took the ark thither to consult God (compare 1 Samuel 10:3). Jeremiah 50:19 I will bring Israel again to his pasture, and he shall feed on Carmel and Bashan, and his soul shall be satisfied on the hills of Ephraim and in Gilead. Among the ruins which are now seen at the spot are the remains of one of the great temples, of a model similar to that of Babel, dedicated to the moon, to whom the city was sacred. Hence the prophet Hosea (Hos. Hebron. Jud 20:18,26,31; 21:2 Authorized Version, "house of God." He moves to Egypt because of famine. It was about 12 miles N. of Jerusalem. It was a seat of the worship of Sin, the moon-god, from very ancient times. The shortest road distance between Haran to Hebron is 861 Km. the last. 49 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[]/Index[36 23]/Info 35 0 R/Length 72/Prev 60867/Root 37 0 R/Size 59/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream On the E. of Gerizim and Ebal the flue plain of Mukhna stretches from N. to S. Here first in Canaan God appeared to Abraham (Genesis 12:6), and here he pitched his tent and built an altar under the oak or terebinth (not "plain") of Moreh; here too Jacob re-entered the promised land (Genesis 33:18- 19), and "bought a parcel of a field where he had spread his tent," from the children of Hamor, Shechem's father, and bequeathed it subsequently to Joseph (Genesis 48:22; Joshua 24:32; John 4:5); a dwelling place, whereas Abraham's only purchase was a burial place. 1. 9:17) refers to Ur as "the moon worshipping (kamarine; kamar being Arabic for moon) city." It greatly increases the difficulty that so many of the cities named are still unidentified. Camels average 3 miles per hour for about 8 hours a day. 6:18; 1 Chr. The ruins of the city of Harran, called Haran (Hebrew: , rn) in the Hebrew Bible, might lie within present-day Turkey.Haran first appears in the Book of Genesis as the home of Terah and his descendants, and as Abraham's temporary home. #P3{g\ g`&fVg}R+H@O '`7C|>T)*KO%ru HPdR"Sb&AZ"TH+ @VH+IP zzy*$B&pU !1|=oZ.fL*Q{5V7{^JcaS}ayI It was ordered by God that the votaries of the calf worship at Bethel never dared to violate the sepulchre and title of the prophet who denounced their idol. Hebron is said to have been rounded before Zoan (i.e. In the 40th year of David's reign 2,700 of them, at Jazer in Gilead, "mighty men of valor," superintended for the king the two and a half tribes "in matters pertaining to God and the king" (1 Chronicles 26:30- 32); Jerijah was their chief. From this place the patriarch departed for Egypt by way of Beersheba (37:14; 46:1). of God, and this is the modern name of Hebron. He lived some twenty-eight hundred years B.C., and took part in building the famous temple of the moon-god Sin in Ur itself. From Harran to Gilead is a distance of 84 miles. The rise begins at the summer solstice; the flood is two months later, after the autumnal equinox, at its height pouring through cuttings in the banks which are higher than the rest of the soil and covering the valley, and lasting three months. Attempts were made to recover it for Christianity by Baldwin I (1118 A.D.) and Baldwin II (1121 A.D.); and the Crusaders left their mark in such strong-holds as Kal`at er-Rabad and the castle at es-Salt. Rameses Israel was thrust out of Egypt ( Ex. Genesis 26:33 He called it Shibah. H|Un0+R]1m?lDI/-JR 58 0 obj <>stream (Porter and Rawlinson favor this last place. THE NILE IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 1. It is mentioned in the prism inscription of Tiglath-pileser I. Haran is one of the oldest cities on earth that is still inhabited today.Founded by settlers migrating west from Mesopotamia in the 18 th century BC, the city was at its peak during the Hittite Empire, based on Central Anatolia in the 12 th century BC. The most ancient city of the older Chaldaea. 4. Hiel of Bethel rebuilt Jericho under the curse (1 Kings 16:34).Bethel in Hitchcock's Bible Names the house of GodBethel in Naves Topical Bible 1. 33 degree East (more exactly the Nile may be said to rise at the headwaters of the Ragera River, a small stream on the other side of the lake, 3 degree South of the equator), and flows North in a tortuous channel, 1,400 miles to its junction with the Blue Nile. How striking and sudden a change! Hebrew). It lay South of Shiloh (Jdg 21:19). The name Gilead is sometimes used to denote the whole country East of the Jordan (Genesis 37:25 Joshua 22:9 2 Samuel 2:9, etc.). Gen. 28:18; 31:44-48; Ex. A descendant of Manasseh (Num. Haran and the temple suffered much damage in the invasion of the Umman-Manda (the Medes). 1 Chronicles 2:23 Geshur and Aram took the towns of Jair from them, with Kenath, and its villages, even sixty cities. 1. It is picturesquely situated in a narrow valley, surrounded by rocky hills. Ur in Easton's Bible Dictionary light, or the moon city, a city "of the Chaldees," the birthplace of Haran (Gen. 11:28,31), the largest city of Shinar or northern Chaldea, and the principal commercial centre of the country as well as the centre of political power. This place bears the name of Huruk in the native inscriptions, and was in the countries known to the Jews as the land of the Chaldaeans. Ezekiel 27:23 Haran and Canneh and Eden, the traffickers of Sheba, Asshur and Chilmad, were your traffickers. hbbd``b` 9`d * i b P0&F 0 1. The way Laban cheated him with Rachel and Leah was merely a temporary This is a straight line distance and so most of the time the actual travel distance between Ur and Canaan may be higher or vary due to curvature of the road . 19:28).Hebron in Fausset's Bible Dictionary 1. (Gen. 11:31; Acts 7:2-4). A temple was built by Shalmaneser II. As for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead, because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan. The Babylonians - Learn about ancient Babylon and the people who lived there. For a story of the kind to have been the invention of Palestinian tradition is equally impossible. HEBRON is one of the most ancient cities in the world still existing, and it is in this respect the rival of Damascus. Moriah. Terah dies in Haran five years later. Nabuna`id restored temple and city, adorning them on a lavish scale. Probably too "the strange gods" or "the gods of the stranger" were those carried away by Jacob's sons from Shechem among the spoils (Genesis 35:2; Genesis 34:26-29). It lies in a sheltered valley, protected by Gerizim on the south and Ebal on the north. One of Jeroboam's two sanctuaries for the calf worship, selected doubtless because of its religious associations (1 Kings 12-13). It lies along the Balkh River, 24 miles (38 km) southeast of Urfa. Why did Dan remain in ships? Near the city is the well at which the Saviour held his discourse with the woman of Samaria. It stood on the river Belik, an affluent of the Euphrates, about 70 miles above where it joins that river in Upper Mesopotamia or Padan-aram, and about 600 miles northwest of Ur in a direct line. 500, but long continued, like Erech, to be a great sacred cemetery city, as is evident from the number of tombs found there. Ewing. 22-24. it was told Laban on the third dayNo sooner did the news reach Laban than he set out in pursuit, and he being not encumbered, advanced rapidly; whereas Jacob, with a young family and numerous flocks, had to march slowly, so that he overtook the fugitives after seven days' journey as they lay encamped on the brow of mount Gilead, an extensive range of hills forming the eastern boundary of Canaan. There were formerly 7 mouths scattered along a coast-line of 140 miles. I. 3. You can also find the flight distance or distance to fly from Haran to Hebron. 2. Pharaoh expels Abram. It is one of the cities named by Rabshakeh as destroyed by the king of Assyria (2 Kings 19:12 Isaiah 37:12). 1926.) shichor, not always written fully, has also been interpreted in a mistaken way of the Nile (see SHIHOR). In P, while Rebecca works behind the scenes by complaining to Isaac, it is only Isaac who speaks with Jacob and tells him to go. First Century Israel Map - There is no difficulty about Jacobs movements. A place in Central Israel, about 10 miles north of Jerusalem, at the head of the pass of Michmash and Ai. David fled to Mahanaim from Absalom, and that rebel prince perished in one of the forests of Gilead (2 Samuel 17:24; 2 Samuel 18:6). The monotony of the stony plateau is broken by clumps of the hardy white broom. Four kings of the east came to Canaan who were united under Chedorlaomer of Elam (the territory of ancient Ur) and made war against the five kings of Canaan. The miles based distance from Haran to Jerusalem is 413.8 miles. Bethel. (4.) Remains of the old cathedral are also conspicuous. The privileges then lost were restored by Sargon II. That Haran was oldest brother appears from his brothers marrying his daughters, Sarai being only ten years younger than Abram (Genesis 17:17). Map. The valley runs from north to south, and the main quarter of the town, surmounted by the lofty walls of the great mosque, lies partly on the eastern slope. Josiah, as foretold, defiled the altar with dead men's bones, but disturbed not the sepulchre of the prophet of Judab when he discerned its title. Also Hashabiah and 1,700 Hebronites were officers "in all the Lord's business and the king's service" on the W. of Jordan. It was formerly a maritime city, as the waters of the Persian Gulf reached thus far inland. It is mentioned in the prism inscription of Tiglath-pileser I. BIBLE LANDS NOTES: Distances from Jerusalem 1 Distances from Jerusalem Distances from Jerusalem IN ISRAEL: Bersheba - 54 miles south Bethany - 1 e miles east Bethe l - 10 j miles north Bethlehem - 6 miles southeast Bethpage - 1 mile Caesarea - 70 miles Caesarea Philippi - 105 miles Capernaum - 85 miles Dead Sea - 14 miles east Dothan - 54 miles north Here Absalom set up the standard of revolt. This is the east side. ViaMichelin shows the exact distance between anlurfa and Harran, based on the route selected. Gaza, near Shechem, only mentioned 1 Chr. Ge 12:8; 13:3,4 Bethel was the scene of Jacob's vision. 1Ki 16:34 3. 26:31; Josh. This mountain commands a most spacious view. The population is about 8000, of which about 600 are Jews; the remainder Turks and Arabs. Twenty Roman miles S. of Jerusalem, and twenty N. of Beersheba. haran, i.e., "parched;" or probably from the Accadian charana, meaning "a road." It was one of the greatest cities of the ancient world, and Ur was the capital of the ancient Chaldean Empire in ancient Mesopotamia. Gerar. (See Joshua 21:11; Judges 1:10.) Six feet higher than this is devastation; six feet lower is destitution." It was taken by Joshua and given to Caleb (Josh. Ge 15:18 We cannot as yet determine the length of the Nile, although recent discoveries have narrowed the question. Historical: This place is first mentioned in connection with Abraham's journey from Haran. Its spacious uplands, its wooded and well-watered valleys have been for centuries the pasture-land of the nomads.LITERATURE.Useful information will be found in Merrill, East of the Jordan; Oliphant, Land of Gilead; Thomson, LB; and especially in Conder, Heth and Moab, and in Memoirs of the Survey of Eastern PalestineW. Here also he raised an altar and called it El-Elohe-Israel, "God, the God of Israel" (Gen 33:20). Jacob set out in haste from Beersheba and camped at Bethel (formerly Luz) before continuing on to Paddan-aram (Genesis 28:10-29:1). A city in the south end of the valley of Eshcol, about midway between Jerusalem and Beersheba, from which it is distant about 20 miles in a straight line. Its chief cult in Assyrian times was that of the moon god. THE NILE IN RELIGION 1. v5;Btzisul,3j 'TOev(XYj)-k{7Zo0Y2qc*Pw1U$8>to%-jE? Joshua 22:13 The children of Israel sent to the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh, into the land of Gilead, Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest. 13:22). In a general way it means all the water of Egypt. The soil is not now cultivated to any great extent; but it furnishes ample pasture for many flocks and herds (Songs 6:5).The Ishmaelites from Gilead (Genesis 37:25) were carrying "spicery and balm and myrrh." 1 Chronicles 5:9 and eastward he lived even to the entrance of the wilderness from the river Euphrates, because their livestock were multiplied in the land of Gilead. The same expression in Deuteronomy 3:12 obviously stands for the whole country. Possibly, however, we should read Gilboa for Gilead; or part of the mountain may have borne the name of Gilead. 1. 100 mile radius from Mount Gilead. 6 major city distances are calculated in Israel country. This city is mentioned in connection with our Lord's conversation with the woman of Samaria (John 4:5); and thus, remaining as it does to the present day, it is one of the oldest cities of the world. Joshua 13:11 and Gilead, and the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites, and all Mount Hermon, and all Bashan to Salecah; Joshua 13:25 Their border was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the children of Ammon, to Aroer that is before Rabbah; Joshua 13:31 Half Gilead, Ashtaroth, and Edrei, the cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, were for the children of Machir the son of Manasseh, even for the half of the children of Machir according to their families. HARAN (2) ha'-ran (charan; Charhran): The city where Terah settled on his departure from Ur (Genesis 11:31 f); whence Abram set out on his pilgrimage of faith to Canaan (Genesis 12:1).It was probably "the city of Nahor" to which Abraham's servant came to find a wife for Isaac (Genesis 24:10).Hither came Jacob when he fled from Esau's anger (Genesis 27:43). Ge 13:18 Its original name was Kirjath-arba, Jud 1:10 "the city of Arba;" so called from Arba the father of Anak. haran; i.e., "mountaineer." that Jacob was fled. 13:20-22 ). The valley runs from north to south; and the main quarter of the town, surmounted by the lofty walls of the venerable Haram, lies partly on the eastern slope. Here also Samuel held in rotation his court of justice (1 Sam. 1 Chr. A city in the hill country of Judah, originally Kirjath (the city of) Arba (Joshua 15:13; Joshua 14:15). Judges 5:17 Gilead lived beyond the Jordan. And said, Jacob! This was the first mention of the word "priest" in the Bible and he gave to Abraham bread and wine. 2Ch 13:19 Elijah visited Bethel, and we hear of "sons of the prophets" as resident there. But in any case it is clear that the bulk of Gilead fell to Gad, so that Gilead might stand for Gad (Judges 5:17). Hebron was called for a time also Mamre, from Abram's ally (Genesis 23:19; Genesis 35:27). (The same is called the land of Rephaim. Its present name, Nablus, is a corruption of Neapolis, which succeeded the more ancient Shechem, and received its new name from Vespasian. For several days he had been full of rage, and was now in eager anticipation that his vengeance would be fully wreaked, when lo! In the modern name, `Ain Jalud, there may be an echo of the ancient Gilead. Gen 12:4, however, reports that Abraham was actually 75 years old at his departure from Haran to the land of Canaan (See Table 1 in Appendix). It was evidently the center, especially for the northern tribes; and hither Rehoboam came in the hope of getting his succession to the throne confirmed (1 Ki 12:1; 2 Ch 10:1). 4:15; 5:8; 10:5, 8) calls it in contempt Beth-aven, i.e., "house of idols." The Infiltration II. The Arabic jilead means "rough," "rugged. )Ur in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE ur ('ur, "flame"; Codex Vaticanus Sthur; Codex Sinaiticus Ora): Father of Eliphal, one of David's "mighty men," in 1 Ch 11:35; in the parallel 2 Sam 23:34 called "Ahasbai. 20:7), and here the bones of Joseph were buried (24:32). We saw nothing to compare with it in all Israel." This would be a very long, arduous journey by foot with a caravan of people, possessions, and livestock. And his hand, which he put forth against him, dried up, so that he could not pull it in again to him.Joshua 16:1 - And the lot of the children of Joseph fell from Jordan by Jericho, unto the water of Jericho on the east, to the wilderness that goeth up from Jericho throughout mount Bethel,Genesis 28:19 - And he called the name of that place Bethel: but the name of that city [was called] Luz at the first.Amos 7:10 - Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, Amos hath conspired against thee in the midst of the house of Israel: the land is not able to bear all his words.Amos 7:13 - But prophesy not again any more at Bethel: for it [is] the king's chapel, and it [is] the king's court.Joshua 8:9 - Joshua therefore sent them forth: and they went to lie in ambush, and abode between Bethel and Ai, on the west side of Ai: but Joshua lodged that night among the people.Amos 3:14 - That in the day that I shall visit the transgressions of Israel upon him I will also visit the altars of Bethel: and the horns of the altar shall be cut off, and fall to the ground.Jeremiah 48:13 - And Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Bethel their confidence.1 Samuel 7:16 - And he went from year to year in circuit to Bethel, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places.2 Kings 23:19 - And all the houses also of the high places that [were] in the cities of Samaria, which the kings of Israel had made to provoke [the LORD] to anger, Josiah took away, and did to them according to all the acts that he had done in Bethel.Genesis 35:1 - And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother.1 Kings 13:32 - For the saying which he cried by the word of the LORD against the altar in Bethel, and against all the houses of the high places which [are] in the cities of Samaria, shall surely come to pass.Judges 4:5 - And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment.2 Kings 2:3 - And the sons of the prophets that [were] at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? 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