And the names of the men are these: Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.
Parallel translations
- WEB These are the names of the men: Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.
- BSB These are their names: Caleb son of Jephunneh from the tribe of Judah;
- NKJV These are the names of the men: from the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh;
- NASB These are the names of the men: of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.
- NLT These are the tribes and the names of the leaders: Tribe LeaderJudah Caleb son of Jephunneh
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Quick answer
The list of tribal princes begins with Caleb son of Jephunneh from Judah. Caleb, a faithful spy, is honored to help apportion the land.
Overview
Caleb stands first among the appointed leaders, fitting for one who with Joshua trusted God when the other spies despaired (Numbers 14:6-9). His inclusion shows God rewarding faith with a place of honor in receiving the promise. Listed under Judah, the royal tribe from which Christ would come, Caleb's faithfulness foreshadows the reward of all who believe God's promises.
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Cross-references · 8
- Num 26:65For the LORD had said of them, They shall surely die in the wilderness. And there was not left a man of them, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun.
- Num 13:30And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.
- Num 14:30Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, concerning which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun.
- Num 14:24But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.
- Deut 33:7And this is the blessing of Judah: and he said, Hear, LORD, the voice of Judah, and bring him unto his people: let his hands be sufficient for him; and be thou an help to him from his enemies.
- Num 14:38But Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, which were of the men that went to search the land, lived still.
- Gen 29:35And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing.
- Num 14:6And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, which were of them that searched the land, rent their clothes:
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