### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew term **Kâlêb ʼEphrâthâh**, represented by `{{H3613}}`, is identified as **Caleb-ephrathah**, a place name. Its base definition notes it is possibly a place in Egypt, if the text is correct. This name appears only **1 time** in **1 unique verse**, making its single occurrence highly specific within the biblical record.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole use of `{{H3613}}` is to establish a precise geographical location for a key event in the lineage of Judah. In the narrative, Caleb-ephrathah is the place where the patriarch Hezron died. The verse immediately follows this event with a birth, stating that **after** `{{H310}}` Hezron was dead in **Calebephratah**, his wife Abiah bore him a son, Ashur [[1 Chronicles 2:24]]. This firmly anchors a significant genealogical transition to a specific place.
### Related Words & Concepts
The context of `{{H3613}}` is defined by the individuals and actions surrounding it:
* `{{H2696}}` **Chetsrôwn** (Hezron): An Israelite whose death occurs in Caleb-ephrathah. His name appears in several important genealogies within the tribes of Judah and Reuben ([[Genesis 46:12]], [[1 Chronicles 5:3]]).
* `{{H29}}` **ʼĂbîyâh** (Abiah): The wife of Hezron who, after his death, bears his son Ashur. Her role ensures the continuation of Hezron's line [[1 Chronicles 2:24]].
* `{{H806}}` **ʼAshchûwr** (Ashur): The son born to Abiah after his father Hezron's death. This birth, following the event at Caleb-ephrathah, establishes him as the **father** `{{H1}}` of Tekoa [[1 Chronicles 4:5]].
* `{{H4194}}` **mâveth** (death): The event that marks Caleb-ephrathah's significance in the biblical text. The term for death is used here to describe the end of Hezron's life [[1 Chronicles 2:24]].
* `{{H3205}}` **yâlad** (to bear young): This verb for bearing a child is used in direct contrast to the death of Hezron, highlighting the continuation of life and lineage [[1 Chronicles 2:24]].
### Theological Significance
The significance of `{{H3613}}` is tied to its role as a narrative anchor.
* **A Place of Transition:** Caleb-ephrathah is fundamentally a place of transition. It is marked by the **death** `{{H4194}}` of a patriarch, which immediately precedes the continuation of his lineage through the birth of a son [[1 Chronicles 2:24]].
* **Genealogical Pinpoint:** Its single mention provides a specific, named location for a key event in the detailed genealogy of Judah. This grounds the lineage record in a specific time and place.
* **Continuity Despite Loss:** The location is the setting for a story of continuity. Even though Hezron dies, his line does not end. His **wife** `{{H802}}`, Abiah, **bare** `{{H3205}}` a son, ensuring the family’s posterity.
### Summary
In summary, `{{H3613}}` **Kâlêb ʼEphrâthâh** is a precise geographical marker whose importance is derived entirely from the single event it hosts. While not a term with broad theological weight, it serves a crucial function in the biblical chronicle. It pinpoints the location of Hezron's death, providing the setting for a powerful narrative moment of loss and the subsequent continuation of a patriarchal line, demonstrating the detailed and grounded nature of biblical genealogies.
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