Verse Comparison: Joshua 14:15
American Standard Version
Now the name of Hebron beforetime was Kiriath-arba; `which Arba was' the greatest man among the Anakim. And the land had rest from war.
Amplified® Bible
The name of Hebron before was Kiriath-arba [city of Arba]. This Arba was the greatest of the Anakim. And the land had rest from war.
Contemporary English Version
Hebron used to be called Arba's Town, because Arba had been one of the greatest of the Anakim. There was peace in the land.
Darby English Version
Now the name of Hebron before was Kirjath-Arba; the great man among the Anakim. And the land rested from war.
Good News Bible
Before this, Hebron was called the city of Arba. (Arba had been the greatest of the Anakim.) There was now peace in the land.
King James Version
And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war.
New American Standard Bible
Now the name of Hebron was formerly Kiriath-arba; {for Arba} was the greatest man among the Anakim. Then the land had rest from war.
New International Version
(Hebron used to be called Kiriath Arba after Arba, who was the greatest man among the Anakites.)
Then the land had rest from war.
New King James Version
And the name of Hebron formerly was Kirjath Arba (Arba was the greatest man among the Anakim). Then the land had rest from war.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Now the name of Hebron formerly had name of Kiriath-arba; for Arba proved himself the greatest man among the Anakim. Then the land had rest from war.
Revised Standard Version
Now the name of Hebron formerly was Kir'iath-ar'ba; this Arba was the greatest man among the
Young's Literal Translation
and the name of Hebron formerly `is' Kirjath-Arba (he `is' the great man among the Anakim); and the land hath rest from war.
