King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur.
Complete Jewish Bible:
After 'Azuvah died, Kalev married Efrat, who bore him Hur.
Berean Standard Bible:
When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore to him Hur.
American Standard Version:
And Azubah died, and Caleb took unto him Ephrath, who bare him Hur.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And when Azubah{H5806} was dead{H4191}, Caleb{H3612} took{H3947} unto him Ephrath{H672}, which bare{H3205} him Hur{H2354}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Chronicles 2:50
- These were the sons of Caleb the son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah; Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim,
1 Chronicles 2:24
- And after that Hezron was dead in Calebephratah, then Abiah Hezron's wife bare him Ashur the father of Tekoa.
Micah 5:2
- But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, [though] thou be little among the thousands of Judah, [yet] out of thee shall he come forth unto me [that is] to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth [have been] from of old, from everlasting.
1 Chronicles 4:4
- And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These [are] the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Bethlehem.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 2:19
1 Chronicles 2:19 is a verse set within a larger genealogical section of the Hebrew Bible, which traces the lineage of the Israelite tribes, particularly focusing on the tribe of Judah. This verse specifically addresses the family line of Caleb, who is a significant figure in the Old Testament. Caleb is known for his faithfulness and wholehearted devotion to God, as highlighted in the book of Numbers during the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land.
The verse mentions that after the death of Caleb's wife Azubah, Caleb took Ephrath as his wife, who then bore him a son named Hur. This detail is part of the chronicling of Caleb's descendants, which is important for understanding the tribal affiliations and inheritance rights within ancient Israelite society. The mention of Hur is also noteworthy as it connects to the broader biblical narrative; while this particular Hur is not to be confused with the Hur mentioned in Exodus who helped hold up Moses' hands during a battle, the name itself is significant in the context of Israel's history.
The themes present in this verse include the importance of genealogy in establishing identity and tribal connections, the practice of polygamy in ancient Israelite society, and the continuation of the family line despite the loss of a spouse. It also reflects the historical context of the time, where familial ties and offspring were crucial for the continuation of one's name and legacy, as well as for maintaining the social and economic structure of the tribe. This verse, while brief, contributes to the broader narrative of the Israelite people by documenting the lineage of Caleb, a man whom God promised a portion of the Promised Land as a reward for his faithfulness.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5806
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲזוּבָה
Transliteration: ʻĂzûwbâh
Pronunciation: az-oo-baw'
Description: the same as עֲזוּבָה; Azubah, the name of two Israelitesses; Azubah. - Strong's Number: H4191
There are 694 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוּת
Transliteration: mûwth
Pronunciation: mooth
Description: a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill; [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. - Strong's Number: H3612
There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּלֵב
Transliteration: Kâlêb
Pronunciation: kaw-labe'
Description: perhaps a form of כֶּלֶב, or else from the same root in the sense of forcible; Caleb, the name of three Israelites; Caleb. - Strong's Number: H3947
There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָקַח
Transliteration: lâqach
Pronunciation: law-kakh'
Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. - Strong's Number: H672
There are 241 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶפְרָת
Transliteration: ʼEphrâth
Pronunciation: ef-rawth'
Description: or אֶפְרָתָה; from פָּרָה; fruitfulness; Ephrath, another name for Bethlehem; once (Psalm 132:6) perhaps for Ephraim; also of an Israelitish woman; Ephrath, Ephratah. - Strong's Number: H3205
There are 403 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָלַד
Transliteration: yâlad
Pronunciation: yaw-lad'
Description: a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage; bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). - Strong's Number: H2354
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חוּר
Transliteration: Chûwr
Pronunciation: khoor
Description: the same as חוּר or חוּר; Chur, the name of four Israelites and one Midianite; Hur.