Hezron’s son Caleb had sons from his wife Azubah and from Jerioth. Her sons were named Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.
Parallel translations
- WEB Caleb the son of Hezron became the father of children of Azubah his wife, and of Jerioth; and these were her sons: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.
- KJV And Caleb the son of Hezron begat children of Azubah his wife, and of Jerioth: her sons are these; Jesher, and Shobab, and Ardon.
- BSB Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were the sons of Azubah: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.
- NKJV Caleb the son of Hezron had children by Azubah, his wife, and by Jerioth. Now these were her sons: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.
- NASB Now Caleb the son of Hezron had sons by Azubah his wife, and by Jerioth; and these were her sons: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.
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Quick answer
Caleb son of Hezron fathered children by his wife Azubah, and the sons listed are Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon. It continues the genealogy of Judah through Hezron's line.
Overview
This Caleb (also called Chelubai in 2:9) belongs to Hezron's descendants and is distinct from Caleb son of Jephunneh the spy, though both are honored within Judah. The verse begins tracing a branch that leads to Bezalel, the craftsman of the tabernacle. Such records show how God preserves families across generations to accomplish His purposes for His people.
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