1 Chronicles 2:18 bbe — And Caleb, the son of Hezron, had children by Azubah his wife, the daughter of Jerioth; and these were her sons: Jesher…

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"And Caleb, the son of Hezron, had children by Azubah his wife, the daughter of Jerioth; and these were her sons: Jesher and Shobab and Ardon."

— 1 Chronicles 2:18, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

15

Ozem, the sixth, David, the seventh;

16

And their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And Zeruiah had three sons: Abishai and Joab and Asahel.

17

And Abigail was the mother of Amasa; and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.

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And Caleb, the son of Hezron, had children by Azubah his wife, the daughter of Jerioth; and these were her sons: Jesher and Shobab and Ardon.

19

And after the death of Azubah, Caleb took as his wife Ephrath, who was the mother of Hur.

20

And Hur was the father of Uri; and Uri was the father of Bezalel.

21

And after that, Hezron had connection with the daughter of Machir, the father of Gilead, whom he took as his wife when he was sixty years old; and she had Segub by him.

1 Chronicles 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 2:18 say?
1 Chronicles 2:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Caleb, the son of Hezron, had children by Azubah his wife, the daughter of Jerioth; and these were her sons: Jesher and Shobab and Ardon.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 2:18 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 2:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 18.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 2:18.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 2:18 in?
1 Chronicles 2:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 2:18?
1 Chronicles 2:18 reads (BBE): “And Caleb, the son of Hezron, had children by Azubah his wife, the daughter of Jerioth; and these were her sons: Jesher and Shobab and Ardon.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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