Caves of Machpelah: Abraham's Prophetic Dream - Full Video in Description

Location
1. The city of Hebron is set in the Judean Mountains, about 20 miles (32 km.) south of Jerusalem.
2. Hebron stands 3,000 feet (914 m.) above sea level, making it the highest city in Israel.
3. While there have been tensions in the past between Israelis and Arabs, the Cave of the Patriarchs and Tel Hebron (Tel Rumeida) is protected by Israeli forces, and around 250,000 tourists visit Hebron annually.

Places of Interest
1. Cave of the Patriarchs (Machpelah)
Jewish Synagogue
Mosque
Tombs of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs
2. Tel Hebron (Tel Rumeida)
Abraham’s Well
Ancient Stairs
Tomb of Jesse and Ruth (King David’s father and great-grandmother)
Old Olive Trees
Ancient Canaanite City Walls
The Canaanite wall overlaid by a glacis from the Israelite period
Walls and stone road from the time of Abraham
Likely place of King David's Palace
Four-room structure from the time of King Hezekiah
Ancient Synagogue
Stepped street from the Early Roman period
Pottery workshop from the Early Roman period
Eastern ritual bath from the Early Roman period
Western ritual bath from the Early Roman period
New Excavations
Hebron Observatory
3. Oaks of Mamre (located within Hebron 1 mile or 1.5 km. north of the Cave of Machpelah)

Historical Background
1. The Caves of Machpelah marks the beginning place and roots of the nation of Israel. God's promises and covenants with Abraham and his descendants happened in Hebron or nearby. These