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The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.
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"Fathers" of Cities, Not Sons
Commentators explain that when the text says someone was the "father of Ziph" or "father of Hebron," it often means they were the founder, chief, or primary settler of that town. This genealogy is deeply connected to the geography and settlement of the land of Judah, showing who established key locations.
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1 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A third line of descent from Caleb, the son of Hezron, is mentioned—likely his children by a different mother, perhaps Jerioth ([Reference 1 Chroni…
19th Century
Anglican
I.— 1 Chronicles 2:42–45: Caleb brother of Jerahmeel = Caleb son of Hezron (1 Chronicles 2:18) = Chelubai …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel Called Chelubai, (1 Chronicles 2:9) and is the same Caleb spok…
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