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Chevron, also known as Kiryat Arba, is a city in the territory of Judah. It is the home of the Cave of Machpelah, where the patriarchs and most of the matriarchs are buried. Abraham’s purchase of the Cave of Machpelah was the first concrete action that established a Jewish connection with a particular site in the Land of Israel. 

Joshua conquered Hebron during the conquest of the Canaanite kings and gave it to Caleb. Later, Hebron was designated as a Levite city and City of Refuge. After Joshua’s death, the tribe of Judah re-conquered Hebron.

King David was told by God to move to Hebron, where he reigned for seven years before moving to Jerusalem. In less happy news, Absalom started his revolt against his father, King David, in Hebron. Absalom’s rebellion failed.

The Israelites crossed the Jordan River to conquer Jericho after spending 40 years in the desert. Judges Jephthah and Gideon both engaged in wars at the Jordan River. King Solomon located his brassworks along the River, which was a wooded area. Later, Elijah ascended in the presence of Elisha near the Jordan River.

Shechem is the first place Abraham stopped after leaving Haran and traveling to Canaan. There, God promised Abraham that the land would be given to his descendants. Jacob purchased part of the city and later gave it as a special gift to his son Joseph. When the Children of Israel entered the Land of Israel, they buried Joseph’s bones in Shechem.