History Of The Jews In Hebron
The history of the Jews in Hebron refers to the residence of Jews in Hebron almost continuously, from Biblical times until today. According to the Bible, Abraham settled in Hebron and purchased the Cave of the Patriarchs as a burial place for his wife Sarah. The biblical tradition asserts that the cave is the final resting site for Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and their wives—Sarah, Rebecca, and Leah. Hebron is also mentioned as David's first capital, where he was anointed Kings of Israel and Judah, king of Israel. Archaeological findings from Hezekiah's time indicate Hebron's importance in the Kingdom of Judah. During the Second Temple period, Hebron, initially Edomite, underwent a significant shift as its population embraced Judaism under Hasmonean dynasty, Hasmonean rule. The city was destroyed during the Jewish–Roman wars. In the 16th century, under Ottoman Empire, Ottoman rule, Jews from Spain established a community in Hebron and built the Avraham Avinu Synagogue, Abraham Avinu ...
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