Ara] From whom this city had its name, was a great man, both in his authority, strength and stature, yea even among the giant-like Anakims so reputed.
had rest] Not at the time when Caleb made this request, 5: 12. for then both Hebron, and a great part of the land, was not conquered; but after that Joshua with his army had subdued it, and given it to Caleb in possession.