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Azubah died, and Caleb took to him Ephrath, who bore him Hur.
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A Link to Bethlehem
Commentators explain that the name of Caleb's new wife, Ephrath, is significant. It is another form of Ephratah, the ancient name for the town of Bethlehem. This connects Caleb's lineage directly to the future birthplace of King David and, ultimately, the Messiah.
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1 Chronicles
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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 when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath The Targum is, "Miriam, who was called Ephrath"; but, accordin…
Presbyterian
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…
