Heber the Kenite

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Heber the Kenite

Nomadic descendant of Moses' father-in-law Hobab and husband of Jael, who separated from the other Kenites, pitched his tent near Kedesh, and kept a peace treaty with Canaanite King Jabin.

Testament OT

Historical Era Conquest & Judges

Featured In Canonical Lineage

Key Passage Judges 4:11, 17, 21

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Judges 4:11

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A descendant of Hobab the father-in-law of Moses, Heber the Kenite separated from his kinsmen and pitched his tent as far away as the oak in Zaanannim near Kedesh, maintaining peace between his household and King Jabin of Hazor — which is why Sisera fled to Jael's tent expecting safety (Judges 4:11, 17).

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“husband of jael who had peace with king jabin”“heber the kenite in judges 4:11”

ESV Scripture Index:

Judges 4:11, 17, 21Judges 5:24

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Husband of

Jael

Judges 4:17 • Scripture states

Maintained a peace arrangement with Jabin king of Hazor

Jabin, King of Canaan

Judges 4:17 • Scripture states