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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 2:42

18th Century

Theologian

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…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 2:42–45

19th Century

Bishop

I.— 1 Chronicles 2:42–45: Caleb brother of Jerahmeel = Caleb son of Hezron (1 Chronicles 2:18) = Chelubai …

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 2:42

17th Century

Pastor

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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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…