Debir Summary
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Debir, also known as Kiriath-sannah or Kiriath-sepher, was a Canaanite city captured by Joshua and later by Caleb's family.
Debir
PlaceCanaanite city captured by Joshua and Caleb's family.
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Debir
an orator; a word
- en Kiriath-sepher · Also called
- en Kiriath Sepher · Also called
- en Kirjath–sepher · Also called
- en Kiriath-sannah · Also called
- en Kiriath Sannah · Also called
- en Kirjath–sannah · Also called
- en Kiriath Sanna · Also called
- en Kirjath Sannah · Also called
- en Kirjath Sepher · Also called
- en Kirjath-sannah · Also called
- en Kirjath-sepher · Also called
- he דְּבִיר · H1688A
- he קִרְיַת־סֵ֫פֶר · H7158
- he קִרְיַת־סַנָּה · H7158
- bg Девир
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Debir Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Debir, also referred to as Kiriath-sannah or Kiriath-sepher, was a Canaanite city located in the hill country of Judah. It was conquered by Joshua during the initial Israelite conquest of Canaan (Joshua 10:38-39; 11:21; 12:13). Later, Caleb offered his daughter Achsah in marriage to whoever would capture Debir, and Othniel, Caleb's nephew, successfully took the city (Joshua 15:15-16; Judges 1:11-12). The city was also known as Kiriath-sannah, meaning "city of palm," and Kiriath-sepher, meaning "city of books," possibly indicating it was a center of learning. After its capture, Debir was allotted to the priests (Joshua 21:15; 1Ch.6.58).
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