Caleb
Also called Carmi and Chelubai
Mentioned 1751–1469 BC traditional (Jones)
One of the three sons of Hezron of the tribe of Judah. He is also called Chelubai (1 Chr. 2:9).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- The 27th generation from Adam, counting Adam as the first.
- Mentioned in the era of Egypt and the Exodus, 1706–1451 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Hezron, Hur, Azubah, Ephratah, Jerahmeel, Shobal, Achsa, and Ardon.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Places named in the same verses as Caleb, with the number of verses they share; a larger marker means more. Locations follow OpenBible.info, which grades each identification.
Timeline
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Mentions
Begat counts Caleb in 7 tagged verses in one book.
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The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Caleb 41Carmi 8Chelubai 0 |
| KJV | Caleb 37Carmi 8Chelubai 1 |
| ASV | Caleb 37Carmi 8Chelubai 1 |
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Every verse
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1 Chronicles7 verses
- 2:9
The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb.
- 2:18
Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were the sons of Azubah: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.
- 2:19
When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore to him Hur.
- 2:42
The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and Mareshah his second son, who was the father of Hebron.
- 2:49
She was also the mother of Shaaph father of Madmannah, and of Sheva father of Machbenah and Gibea. Caleb’s daughter was Acsah.
- 2:50
These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim,
- 4:1
The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
One of the three sons of Hezron of the tribe of Judah. He is also called Chelubai (1 Chr. 2:9). His descendants are enumerated (18-20, 42-49).