Who was Debir?

Warrior against oppression

The story of Debir

Debir - King
Debir - King
King

Debir was a biblical figure who was the son of Anak and the father of Othniel. He was a leader of the Anakim, a Canaanite tribe, and was known for his strength and courage. He was also known for his wisdom and was a great judge. Debir was best known for his role in the conquest of the city of Hebron. He was the one who led the Israelites in the battle against the city and was successful in taking it. He was also known for his role in the division of the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel. Debir had two siblings, Ahiman and Sheshai. He was the son of Anak, who was the leader of the Anakim. He was also the father of Othniel, who was the first judge of Israel. Debir was a powerful figure in the Bible and is best known for his role in the conquest of Hebron and the division of the land of Canaan. He was a wise leader and a great judge, and his courage and strength were renowned. He was also the father of Othniel, the first judge of Israel.

Name meaning

The name "Debir" has its origins in the Hebrew language. In biblical contexts, Debir is known as the name of a Canaanite city, also referred to as Kirjath-sepher, which was conquered by the Israelites under the leadership of Joshua. The name is often interpreted to mean "sanctuary" or "holy place." In some interpretations, "Debir" can also refer to "back" or "part behind." As with many ancient names, the meaning can depend on the specific historical and textual context in which it is used.

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

King

First mention

Joshua 10:3

Appearances in the Bible

12 mentions

Debir in the Bible

Explore all 8 chapters where Debir appears

Joshua

Chapter 10

Sun Stands Still

Joshua defeats a coalition of five Amorite kings and their armies.

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Joshua

Chapter 11

Northern Kings Defeated

Joshua conquers the northern part of Canaan and divides the land among the Israelite tribes.

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Joshua

Chapter 12

List of Conquered Kings

Joshua lists the kings of the land that the Israelites have defeated.

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Joshua

Chapter 13

Land Yet to Be Conquered

Joshua divides the remaining land of Canaan among the Israelite tribes.

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Joshua

Chapter 15

The Inheritance of Judah

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Judah.

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Joshua

Chapter 21

Levitical Cities

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the Levites and sets aside cities for them to live in.

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Judges

Chapter 1

Israel's Continuing Conquest

The Israelites begin to worship other gods, and as a result, God allows them to be oppressed by their enemies.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 6

Levi's Genealogy and Roles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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