From Dan to Beersheba (2 Sam 17:11, etc.) 4. And he said, Unto Hebron.1 Chronicles 3:4 - [These] six were born unto him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years.Joshua 10:5 - Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it.Joshua 10:3 - Wherefore Adonizedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying,Joshua 12:10 - The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;2 Samuel 3:32 - And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.Exodus 6:18 - And the sons of Kohath; Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel: and the years of the life of Kohath [were] an hundred thirty and three years.1 Chronicles 2:42 - Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel [were], Mesha his firstborn, which was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.Joshua 15:13 - And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, [even] the city of Arba the father of Anak, which [city is] Hebron.Joshua 21:11 - And they gave them the city of Arba the father of Anak, which [city is] Hebron, in the hill [country] of Judah, with the suburbs thereof round about it.Judges 16:3 - And Samson lay till midnight, and arose at midnight, and took the doors of the gate of the city, and the two posts, and went away with them, bar and all, and put [them] upon his shoulders, and carried them up to the top of an hill that [is] before Hebron.2 Samuel 3:22 - And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from [pursuing] a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner [was] not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace.1 Chronicles 6:57 - And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of Judah, [namely], Hebron, [the city] of refuge, and Libnah with her suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa, with their suburbs,Joshua 20:7 - And they appointed Kedesh in Galilee in mount Naphtali, and Shechem in mount Ephraim, and Kirjatharba, which [is] Hebron, in the mountain of Judah.Joshua 21:13 - Thus they gave to the children of Aaron the priest Hebron with her suburbs, [to be] a city of refuge for the slayer; and Libnah with her suburbs,Genesis 23:2 - And Sarah died in Kirjatharba; the same [is] Hebron in the land of Canaan: and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her.Genesis 35:27 - And Jacob came unto Isaac his father unto Mamre, unto the city of Arbah, which [is] Hebron, where Abraham and Isaac sojourned.2 Samuel 15:10 - But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.2 Samuel 5:13 - And David took [him] more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.2 Samuel 3:27 - And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth [rib], that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother. 'shoulder'; Ancient Greek: , romanized: Sykhm; Samaritan Hebrew: , romanized: km), was a Canaanite and Israelite city mentioned in the Amarna Letters, later appearing in the Hebrew Bible as the first capital of the Kingdom . They wish to go from one novel experience to another. How long did Jacob live in Mesopotamia? After Jacob's death his body was embalmed and he was carried back to Hebron, where he was buried in the family tomb, the Cave of Machpelah (Gen. 50:1-13). Finally, the Lord's intent for Jacob is made clear in 35:115, but this is probably only a direct confirmation of what Isaacs son already knew to be God's will. It is also wise today to erect an altar of worship and prayer in our homes. 1. He was the only biblical patriarch who did not journey out of Canaan. The name is not found in the New Testament. Yahweh) in its common abbreviated form. Jacob was told of it but did nothing.19 This was probably because the sin had been committed only once and was not repeated. Shechem has a long history in the Hebrew Scriptures, and was the first capital of the northern Kingdom of Israel. There, Jacob called the people to 'put away the foreign gods that are among you' so they buried their household gods, treating them as 'dead . Jacob set up a pillar there and poured oil and wine upon it (verse 14). Built seven years before Zoan in Egypt (Numbers 13:22). Jacob Settles in Shechem (33:18-20) Now, after several years, Jacob and his family move to Shechem, to the west of the Jordan in Canaan. Shechem raped Jacob's daughter, Dinah, and two of Jacob's sons avenged their sister by slaughtering all the men in the city, including Shechem and Hamor (Genesis 34:1-29). Now therefore as the LORD lives, who has established me and set me on the throne of David my father, and who has made me a house as He promised, surely Adonijah will be put to death today. So King Solomon sent by Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him so that he died (I Kings 2:13-25). And they dwelt from Beersheba unto the valley of Hinnom.2 Chronicles 30:5 - So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the passover unto the LORD God of Israel at Jerusalem: for they had not done [it] of a long [time in such sort] as it was written.Genesis 46:5 - And Jacob rose up from Beersheba: and the sons of Israel carried Jacob their father, and their little ones, and their wives, in the wagons which Pharaoh had sent to carry him.2 Chronicles 24:1 - Joash [was] seven years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. Probably on rising ground East of Bethel Abraham and Lot stood to view the uninviting highlands and the rich lands of the Jordan valley (Gen 13:9 ff). And she said, Do you come peacefully? And he said, Peacefully. Then he said, I have something to say to you. And she said, Speak. So he said, You know that the kingdom was mine and that all Israel expected me to be king; however, the kingdom has turned about and become my brothers, for it was his from the LORD. 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. Jacob left Hebron and set out for Egypt. The Cross And Christs Suffering For Sins (1 Peter 3:18-22), 6. He divided the children between Leah and Rachel and the two maidservants. Map of the Journeys of Isaac - Bible History And Jacob went down into Egypt, and he died, he and our fathers, and they were carried back to Shechem and laid in the tomb that Abraham had bought for a sum of silver from the sons of Hamor in Shechem. [] He told his servants, "Pass over before me, and keep some distance . Jacob arose and returned to Bethel where he would renew his vow to the Lord and he built an altar at Bethel and worshiped God (Gen. 35:1-15). and more. Well known at Abram's entrance into Canaan, 3,780 years ago (Genesis 42:18). 13 Jacob [] stayed there that night. The most southern city of Israel Jud 20:1 Named by Abraham, who lived there Ge 21:31-33; 22:19 The place where Isaac lived Ge 26:23 Jacob went out from, toward Haran Ge 28:10 Sacrifices offered at, by Jacob; when journeying to Egypt Ge 46:1 In the inheritance of Judah Jos 15:20,28; 2Sa 24:7 Afterward assigned to Simeon Jos 19:2,9; 1Ch 4:28 Two sons of Samuel were judges at 1Sa 8:2 Became a seat of idolatrous worship Am 5:5; 8:14 -2. Gen 32:4 Jacob sent messengers ahead to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom, 32:5 and instructed them as follows, "Thus shall you say, 'To my lord Esau, thus says your servant Jacob: "I stayed with Laban and remained until now; 32:6 and I send this message to my lord in the hope of gaining your favor.'". Jacob stayed at the brook Jabbok, near Peniel, the night. of Zion. If we are to accept the precise definition of Ge 12:8 the name of Bethel would appear to have existed at this spot even before the arrival of Abram in Canaan. First, he came to the point where he stopped going his own sinful way and once again obeyed that which he knew to be the will of God. Jacob's son Joseph, and Joseph's brethren, were buried in Shechem (Acts 7:15-16). Exodus 14:13-14; Proverbs 8:13; 10:27; 14:26; Isaiah 8:13-15). There is a song which says, whatever it takes to be closer to Thee, Lord, thats what Ill be willing to do. I doubt that many of us are willing to make that kind of commitment for fear of what might have to be set aside. The Daily Audio Bible - net - January 16, 2023 - BibleGateway More careful calculations inform us that there was something like ten years or so between Jacobs return and his fathers death.21 Moses simply did not care to stress this fact. It is supposed by some to be the tree under which Abraham pitched his tent, and is called "Abraham's oak." The Days of the Monarchy: David, when a fugitive, received kindness from the people of this city (1 Sam 30:31); here Abner was treacherously slain by Joab at the gate (2 Sam 3:27), and the sons of Rimmon, after their hands and feet had been cut off, were hanged "beside the pool" (2 Sam 4:12). Jacob purchased a parcel of land here in Shechem and actually made for himself a dwelling place in the land of Canaan (Gen. 33:18-20). HEBRON is one of the most ancient cities in the world still existing, and it is in this respect the rival of Damascus. The property now belongs to a Greek Orthodox Church, which has built over the well. He does set up a place of worship as soon as he enters Canaan, thereby showing his commitment to Around the large are nine stone troughs; around the smaller, five. We know that Benjamin was more than six years younger than Joseph, because he was not born until sometime after Jacob discontinued working for Laban. Afterward on Moriah he offered Isaac (Genesis 22:2; Genesis 22:14). Adonijah knew that to claim the kings harem was to possess the kingdom. Bethel, the place, is expressly distinguished from Luz, the old Canaanite city. He is persuaded to accept Jacob's gifts. That's why the place was named Allon-bacuth. We are by nature children of wrath (Ephesians 2:3), born dead in trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1). Jacob and Esau Timeline | We Are Israel Gene 23:19 About a mile from the town, up the valley, is one of the largest oak trees in Israel. . Moreover, a Pharaoh of the Hyksos period bears a name that looks like ya`aqobh-'el (Spiegelberg, Orientalische Literaturzeitung, VII, 130). Bethel became the king's chapel" (sanctuary) "the king's court" ("house of the kingdom") (Amos 7:13; Amos 3:14-15). He then set out with his family and property "to go to Isaac his father in the land of Canaan" (Gen. 31). Jacob: 13. Succoth and Shechem - William Kelly (#70796) - Bible Truth As we will see, this choice had tragic consequences. Near it was the oak or terebinth, a place of pagan worship. Abraham is called by Mohammedans el-Khulil, "the Friend," i.e. Genesis 33:17 Commentaries: Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built for 19 He bought the plot of land where he had pitched his tent from the hand of the sons of Hamor, Shechem's father, for a hundred [] pieces of money. Under Jehu, who restored the calf worship, and Jeroboam II his great grandson, Bethel comes again into prominence (2 Kings 10:29). Jacob journeyed to Succoth A place afterward known by that name, in the tribe of Gad, on the other side Jordan; here he rested for the present, set up booths for his cattle, and built a house; doubtless some slight building, because he intended not to stay there; with other conveniences for himself and family. If you have never come to that point which Jacob had come to thirty years previous to this time, the point of recognizing your sinfulness and impending peril, the point of recognizing that the only way to Gods heaven is through some means which God Himself provides, then you must come to God by faith for the first time. Ge 13:18 Its original name was Kirjath-arba, Jud 1:10 "the city of Arba;" so called from Arba the father of Anak. Ge 37:14 comp. Patriarchal Era: Shechem -Archaeological & Contextual Significance According to Josh 15:13 it was so called after Arba, the father of Anak. 12 We can deduce that some time has passed from two lines of inquiry.