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The truth is, that is a common Christian misconception. In the King James Bible, for some unknown reason, the Hebrew word "Shibolim", which appears in several locations throughout The Bible, was translated as Corn, while the actual meaning of the word is "Stalks". It is understood in Judaism not as corn, but rather as wheat or barley, which are quite common in the land of Israel. As for the wine, from the beginning of settlement in Cnaan there have been vineyards in the hills of Hebron. The hills of Hebron, belong to the tribe of Judah, who also had part owner ship over Zion, and it is quite likely a great source of wine for the Judean capital. Even today, the Mountains of Hebron produce some of the best wine that can be found in the land of Israel.

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