Mt. Hebron, The Mount of the Sphere of Life_11-PT1 Mount Hebron, or the Hebron hills are a mountain ridge, comprising the bulk of the central Judean Mountains. Hebron is the tensest city in the West Bank. Judaism ranks Hebron the second-holiest city after Jerusalem, while some Muslims regard it as one of the four holy cities. One of the most ancient and important cities in Southern Palestine, now known to the Moslems as el Khalil ( “the friend of the Merciful,” of God, a favorite name for Abraham; compare James 2:23). It is 20 miles South of Jerusalem, situated in an open valley, 3,040 ft. above sea-level. Hebron is said to have been passed before Zoan in Egypt (Numbers 13:22); its ancient name was Kiriath-arba, probably meaning the “Four Cities,” perhaps because divided at one time into four quarters. Experiences of Life That Took Place at Mt. Hebron1. It was a Place of Building Genesis 23:1-202. It was a Place of Burial A. Sarah was buried here. Genesis 23:1-20B. Isaac was buried here. Genesis 35:27-29C. Abner was buried here.2 Samuel 3:32D. Ishbosheth, the son of Saul was buried here after being killed while he was asleep on his bed.2 Samuel 4:8;2 Samuel 4:12E. Abraham was buried here. Genesis 49:29-30F. Jacob was buried here. Genesis 50:7-143. It was a Place of Bidding Genesis 37:13-144. It was a Place of Bounty Genesis 14:12-145. It was a Place of Battles Joshua 10:36-37; Joshua 11:21-23; Judges 1:8-10; Genesis 14:12-146. It was a Place of Benefaction or Booty Joshua 14:6-15; Joshua 14:6-15; Judges 1:20; 1 Samuel 30:26; 1 Samuel 30:31 As you can see, many different events that take place in a person’s life, took place at Hebron, the Mount of the Sphere of life.