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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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A Puzzling Verse

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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 2:18

18th Century

Theologian

In the remainder of this chapter, the writer finds little assistance from the earlier Scriptures and must have drawn almost entirely from genealogi…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 2:9–41

19th Century

Bishop

The Hezronites, who were sons of Pharez (1 Chronicles 2:5), and their three lines of descent: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai.

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 2:18

17th Century

Pastor

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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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 2:1–55

17th Century

Minister

We have now come to the register of the children of Israel, that distinguished people, who were to dwell alone, and not be reckoned among the natio…