rose up The use of this word is explained by the habitual attitude of prostration in mourning. Cf. 2 Samuel 12:16-17; 2 Samuel 12:20.

the children of Heth See note on Genesis 10:15. Cf. Genesis 26:34; Genesis 27:46; Genesis 49:32 (P). Hittites seem to have amalgamated with native Canaanites. In P, here, and in Genesis 28:1; Genesis 28:8, they seem to be identified with Canaanites. The settlements of Hittites in the N. of Palestine may have extended in groups and families southwards. But "the children of Heth" are here spoken of as the native inhabitants of Hebron. Ezekiel regards "Amorites" and "Hittites" as original dwellers in Palestine (Genesis 16:3; Genesis 45).

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