Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.

Arba

Four, a giant, father of Anak. From him the city of Hebron derived its name of Kirjath-arba, i.e., the city of Araba (Josh. 14:15, 15:13, 21:11; Gen. 13:18, 23:2).

• (See HEBRON)