Kiriath-arba(the same is Hebron)] Cf. Genesis 35:27 (P). Kiriath-arbameans "the city of four," probably four confederate tribes. It was the earlier name of Hebron, which itself may mean "Confederation." The two names are mentioned in Judges 1:10. In Joshua 14:15; Joshua 15:13, where the early name is also mentioned, Arba is regarded as a proper name. For Hebron as one of the dwelling-places of Abraham, see Genesis 13:18.

Abraham came to mourn for Sarah As if, at the time of Sarah's death, Abraham had been residing in some different place. He came to "mourn"; and this word refers to the Oriental solemnity of wailing for the departed.

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