Bible Dictionary

Arab

The name Arab means “multiplying; sowing sedition; a window; a locust”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Ambush, a city in the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:52), now Er-Rabiyeh.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(ambush) a city of Judah in the mountainous district, probably in the neighborhood of Hebron; mentioned only in (Joshua 15:62)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

a'-rab ('arabh, "ambush"): A city in the hill country of Judah, probably the site of the ruins Er-Rabiyeh South of Hebron (Jos 15:52).