Bible Dictionary
Kirjath-sannah
Kirjath-sannah was another name for Debir, a former Canaanite royal city later included in Judah. It was also called Kirjath-sepher.
Definition
Kirjath-sannah, meaning “city of the sannah,” perhaps “city of the palm,” was another name for Debir, also called Kirjath-sepher. It was a former Canaanite royal city that became part of Judah.
Biblical Usage
Kirjath-sannah is named in the description of Judah’s inheritance. Scripture identifies it with Kirjath-sepher and Debir, a city captured and included within Judah.
Historical Background
The city lay about twelve miles southwest of Hebron. It was probably a chief seat of learning among the Hittites.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
City of the sannah; i.e., of the palm(?), Josh. 15:49; the same as Kirjath-sepher (15:16; Judg. 1:11) and Debir (q.v.), a Canaanitish royal city included in Judah (Josh. 10:38; 15:49), and probably the chief seat of learning among the Hittites. It was about 12 miles to the south-west of Hebron.