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Caleb the son of Hezron became the father of [children] of Azubah [his] wife, and of Jerioth; and these were her sons: Jesher, and Shobab, and Ardon.
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Scholars note the original Hebrew is ambiguous, making it unclear if Azubah and Jerioth were two wives, or if Azubah was a daughter. Based on the following verse, most conclude Azubah was Caleb's wife. This highlights the careful work translators do to clarify difficult passages.
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1 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In the remainder of this chapter, the writer finds little assistance from the earlier Scriptures and must have drawn almost entirely from genealogi…
19th Century
Anglican
The Hezronites, who were sons of Pharez (1 Chronicles 2:5), and their three lines of descent: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Caleb the son of Hezron The same that is called Chelubai, (1 Chronicles 2:9) but not the same with C…
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