Kiriath-arba is the ancient name of Hebron in the hill country of Canaan. Sarah died there (Gen 23:2), and Abraham purchased the cave of Machpelah as a burial site in Kiriath-arba. Caleb later received it as his inheritance (Josh 14:13-14).
| Aliases | Hebron |
| Hebrew | קִרְיַת אַרְבַּע |
| Transliteration | Qiryaṯ ʾArbaʿ |
| Meaning | City of Four (or of Arba) |
| First Mention | Gen 23:2 |
Kiriath-arba is the ancient name of Hebron in the hill country of Canaan. Sarah died there (Gen 23:2), and Abraham purchased the cave of Machpelah as a burial site in Kiriath-arba. Caleb later received it as his inheritance (Josh 14:13-14).