1 Chronicles 2:19
1 Chronicles 2:19 in Multiple Translations
When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore to him Hur.
And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur.
And Azubah died, and Caleb took unto him Ephrath, who bare him Hur.
And after the death of Azubah, Caleb took as his wife Ephrath, who was the mother of Hur.
When Azubah died, Caleb took Ephrath to be his wife, and she bore him Hur.
And when Azubah was dead, Caleb tooke vnto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur.
And Azubah dieth, and Caleb taketh to him Ephrath, and she beareth to him Hur.
Azubah died, and Caleb married Ephrath, who bore him Hur.
And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took to him Ephrath, who bore to him Hur,
And when Azuba was dead, Caleb took to wife Ephrata: who bore him Hur.
When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath. Their son was Hur.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 2:19
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1 Chronicles 2:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תָּ֖מָת
עֲזוּבָ֑ה
וַ/יִּֽקַּֽח
ל֤/וֹ
כָלֵב֙
אֶת
אֶפְרָ֔ת
וַ/תֵּ֥לֶד
ל֖/וֹ
אֶת
חֽוּר
וַ/תָּ֖מָת
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
עֲזוּבָ֑ה
ʻĂzûwbâh
H5806
Azubah
N-proper
וַ/יִּֽקַּֽח
lâqach
H3947
to take
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל֤/וֹ
Prep | Suff
כָלֵב֙
Kâlêb
H3612
Caleb
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אֶפְרָ֔ת
ʼEphrâth
H672
Ephrath
N-proper
וַ/תֵּ֥לֶד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
ל֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
חֽוּר
Chûwr
H2354
Hur
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:19
וַ/תָּ֖מָת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
עֲזוּבָ֑ה
ʻĂzûwbâh
H5806
"Azubah"
N-proper
Azubah was the name of two Israelite women, one married to Caleb and the other to king Asa, with the name meaning 'forsaken' in Hebrew.
Definition: A womanof the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.18; married to Caleb (H3612H); mother of: Jesher@1Ch.2.18 (H3475), Shobab (H7727H), Ardon (H0715) § Azubah = "forsaken" 1) wife of Caleb, the son of Hezron 2) daughter of Shilhi, wife of king Asa, and mother of king Jehoshaphat of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Azubah. See also: 1 Kings 22:42; 1 Chronicles 2:19; 2 Chronicles 20:31.
וַ/יִּֽקַּֽח
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
ל֤/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
כָלֵב֙
Kâlêb
H3612
"Caleb"
N-proper
Caleb was a man from the tribe of Judah who lived during the time of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. He is first mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:9 and is known for his bravery and faith. Caleb was a leader among the Israelites.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.9; son of: Hezron (H2696H); brother of: Ram (H7410), Jerahmeel (H3396), Segub (H7687H) and Ashhur (H0806); married to Azubah (H5806H), Jerioth (H3408), Ephrathah (H0672), Ephah (H5891H) and Maacah (H4601L); father of: Hur (H2354), Jesher (H3475), Shobab (H7727H), Ardon (H0715), Mareshah@1Ch.2.42 (H4337), Haran (H2771B), Moza (H4162), Gazez (H1495), Jahdai (H3056), Sheber (H7669), Tirhanah (H8647), Shaaph (H8174H), Sheva (H7724) and Achsah (H5915H); also called Carmi (NIV: Karmi) at 1Ch.4.1(?); Chelubai at 1Ch.2.9; § Caleb = "dog" 1) the godly son of Jephunneh and the faithful spy who reported the Promised Land favourably and urged its capture 2) son of Hezron and grandson of Pharez and great grandson of Judah and the father of Hur and grandfather of Caleb the spy
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: Caleb. See also: Numbers 13:6; Joshua 15:18; 1 Chronicles 6:41.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אֶפְרָ֔ת
ʼEphrâth
H672
"Ephrath"
N-proper
Ephrath is another name for the city of Bethlehem, which means 'place of fruitfulness'. It is mentioned in Psalm 132:6 and is also the name of an Israelite woman. The city is significant in the Bible as the birthplace of Jesus.
Definition: Ephrath or Ephratah = "ash-heap: place of fruitfulness" Another name of bet le.chem (בֵּית לֶ֫חֶם "Bethlehem" H1035G)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: once (Psalm 132:6) perhaps for Ephraim; also of an Israelitish woman; Ephrath, Ephratah. See also: Genesis 35:16; 1 Chronicles 2:19; Psalms 132:6.
וַ/תֵּ֥לֶד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: 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). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
ל֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
חֽוּר
Chûwr
H2354
"Hur"
N-proper
Hur was a personal name given to several Israelites and one Midianite, including a chief assistant to Moses and Aaron, and a father of Rephaiah in the time of Nehemiah, as mentioned in Nehemiah 3:9 and other biblical passages.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.9; father of: Rephaiah (H7509J) § Hur = "hole" 1) a chief assistant to Moses and Aaron 2) grandfather of Bezaleel, the chief artificer of the tabernacle; possibly the same as 1 above 3) the 4th of the 5 kings of Midian who were slain with Balaam after Peor 4) father of Rephaiah in the time of Nehemiah 5) father of Ben-Hur who was commissariat officer for Solomon in Mount Ephraim
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Hur. See also: Exodus 17:10; Joshua 13:21; Nehemiah 3:9.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:19
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Context — The Sons of Israel
17Abigail was the mother of Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite.
18Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were the sons of Azubah: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.
19When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore to him Hur.
20Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel. 21Later, Hezron slept with the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead. He had married her when he was sixty years old, and she bore to him Segub.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 2:50 | These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim, |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 2:24 | After Hezron died in Caleb-ephrathah, his wife Abijah bore to him Ashhur the father of Tekoa. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 4:4 | Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These were the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and the father of Bethlehem. |
| 4 | Micah 5:2 | But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel — One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. |
1 Chronicles 2:19 Summary
This verse tells us that after Caleb's first wife, Azubah, died, he married again to a woman named Ephrath, who had a son named Hur. This shows us that God is always working in our lives, even in times of change and loss, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Psalm 138:8. Caleb's story teaches us about the importance of family and trust in God's plan, and how He uses ordinary people to fulfill His purposes, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. By looking at Caleb's life, we can learn to trust in God's faithfulness and provision, just like Caleb did, as seen in Numbers 14:24 and Joshua 14:6-15.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Caleb marry again after Azubah died?
The Bible does not give a specific reason, but in biblical times, remarriage was common, especially for men, to ensure the continuation of their family line and to have someone to care for their household, as seen in Genesis 38:6-14 and Deuteronomy 25:5-10.
Who was Ephrath and what is her significance in the Bible?
Ephrath is the wife of Caleb and the mother of Hur, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:19, and her son's descendants are also mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:20-21, highlighting her role as a matriarch in the family of Caleb.
What can we learn from Caleb's life and marriages?
We can learn about God's faithfulness in the lives of His people, as seen in Caleb's story, and how He uses them to fulfill His purposes, as mentioned in Numbers 14:24 and Joshua 14:6-15, and the importance of family and legacy in biblical times.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of the Bible?
This verse is part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah, which is significant in the biblical narrative, as it points to the coming of Jesus Christ, who was born from the tribe of Judah, as mentioned in Luke 3:23-38 and Revelation 5:5.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about God's plan for families and marriage?
- How does Caleb's example of remarriage after the death of his wife relate to our own experiences of loss and grief?
- What can we learn from the way the Bible records the lives and stories of ordinary people like Caleb and Ephrath?
- How can we apply the principles of faithfulness and trust in God's plan, as seen in Caleb's life, to our own lives and circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:19
And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath,.... The Targum is, "Miriam, who was called Ephrath"; but, according to Josephus (q), it was his son Hur that was the husband of Miriam the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:19
And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:19
(19) Ephrath.—In 1 Chronicles 2:50 Ephratah; so also 4:4. The town of Bethlehem was so called (Micah 5:1).
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:19
18–20. The Genealogy of Bezaleel It is quite in accordance with the mind of the Chronicler to single out the artificer of the Tabernacle (“Tent of Meeting”) and tell his family history (cp. Exodus 31:2 ff.).
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