Azubah died, and Caleb married Ephrath, who bore him Hur.
Parallel translations
- KJV And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur.
- BSB When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore to him Hur.
- NKJV When Azubah died, Caleb took Ephrath as his wife, who bore him Hur.
- NASB When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore to him Hur.
- NLT After Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrathah, and they had a son named Hur.
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Quick answer
After Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore him Hur. This continues the family line toward Bethlehem and its later significance.
Overview
Ephrath (or Ephrathah) is associated with the region of Bethlehem (Micah 5:2; Ruth 4:11), and her son Hur becomes an important ancestor in Judah. The Chronicler highlights this line because it connects to David's own town and ultimately to Christ, who would be born in Bethlehem. Even ordinary marriages and births serve God's unfolding redemptive plan.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 1 Chr 2:50These were the sons of Caleb, the son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath Jearim,
- 1 Chr 2:24After Hezron died in Caleb Ephrathah, Abijah Hezron’s wife bore him Ashhur the father of Tekoa.
- Mic 5:2But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, being small among the clans of Judah, out of you one will come out to me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings out are from of old, from ancient times.
- 1 Chr 4:4Penuel was the father of Gedor and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah, the father of Bethlehem.
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