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The son of Elah: Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh were Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah was Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam; and the son of Elah: Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and Naam: and the sons of Elah, even Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh <i>were</i> Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah <i>was</i> Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh <i>were</i> Iru, Elah, and Naam; and the son of Elah <i>was</i> Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh were Iru, Elah and Naam; and the son of Elah was Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh <i>were</i> Iru, Elah and Naam; and the son of Elah <i>was</i> Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh <i>were</i> Iru, Elah, and Naam; and the son of Elah <i>was</i> Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Caleb [Joshua’s companion] the son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. Elah’s son: Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. Elah&#8217s son: Kenaz. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam; and the sons of Elah; and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Caleb son of Jephunneh had three sons: Iru, Elah, and Naam. Elah was the father of Kenaz. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and Naam: and the sons of Elah; and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Caleb, son of Jephunneh, were Iru, Elah, and Naam. Elah's son was Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Caleb son of Jephunneh had three sons: Iru, Elah, and Naam. And Elah was the father of Kenaz. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The descendants of Jephunneh's son Caleb were Iru, Elah, and Naam. Elah's son was Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh: Ir, and Elah, and Naam; and the sons of Elah: Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and Naam: and the sons of Elah, even Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam; and sons of Elah: even Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam; and sons of Elah, even Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam: and the sons of Elah: Kenaz.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephone, were Hir, and Ela, and Naham. And the sons of Ela: Cenez. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Truly, the sons of Chelub, the son of Jephunneh, were Iru, and Elah, and Naam. And the sons of Elah: Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Caleb, son of Jephunneh, were Ir, Elah, and Naam. The sons of Elah: Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam; and the son of Elah: Kenaz.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Ezra were Jether, and Mered and Epher and Jalon; and she bore Miriam and Shammai and Ishbah the father of Eshtomoa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />These were the sons of Kalab, son of Yuphna: the name of his firstborn son, Ala, and the name of the second, Naam, and the name of the third, Qanz, and the name of the fourth, Ashiph, and the name of the fifth, Yamuyel, and the name of the sixth, Yahrub, these were sons of Kalab, son of Yuphna. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam; and the sons of Elah: Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Chaleb the son of Jephonne; Er, Ada, and Noom: and the sons of Ada, Kenez.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/4-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=1086" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">More Descendants of Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>Meonothai was the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of those living in Ge-harashim, which was given this name because its people were craftsmen. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3612.htm" title="3612: kā·lêḇ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps a form of keleb, or else from the same root in the sense of forcible; Caleb, the name of three Israelites.">of Caleb</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3312.htm" title="3312: yə·p̄un·neh (N-proper-ms) -- Father of Caleb, also an Asherite. From panah; he will be prepared; Jephunneh, the name of two Israelites.">of Jephunneh:</a> <a href="/hebrew/5900.htm" title="5900: ‘î·rū (N-proper-ms) -- Citizen, a man of Judah. From iyr; a citizen; Iru, an Israelite.">Iru,</a> <a href="/hebrew/425.htm" title="425: ’ê·lāh (N-proper-ms) -- The same as 'elah; Elah, the name of an Edomite, of four Israelites, and also of a place in Palestine.">Elah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5277.htm" title="5277: wā·nā·‘am (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Caleb. From na'em; pleasure; Naam, an Israelite.">and Naam.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The son</a> <a href="/hebrew/425.htm" title="425: ’ê·lāh (N-proper-ms) -- The same as 'elah; Elah, the name of an Edomite, of four Israelites, and also of a place in Palestine.">of Elah:</a> <a href="/hebrew/7073.htm" title="7073: ū·qə·naz (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Probably from an unused root meaning to hunt; hunter; Kenaz, the name of an Edomite and of two Israelites.">Kenaz.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>The sons of Jehallelel: Ziph, Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/13-6.htm">Numbers 13:6</a></span><br />from the tribe of Judah, Caleb son of Jephunneh;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/14-6.htm">Numbers 14:6-9</a></span><br />Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had spied out the land, tore their clothes / and said to the whole congregation of Israel, “The land we passed through and explored is an exceedingly good land. / If the LORD delights in us, He will bring us into this land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and He will give it to us. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/14-6.htm">Joshua 14:6-15</a></span><br />Then the sons of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh-barnea about you and me. / I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought back to him an honest report. / Although my brothers who went with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear, I remained loyal to the LORD my God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-13.htm">Joshua 15:13-19</a></span><br />According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) / And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—the descendants of Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak. / From there he marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-12.htm">Judges 1:12-15</a></span><br />And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.” / So Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. / One day Acsah came to Othniel and urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, “What do you desire?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Judges 3:9-11</a></span><br />But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them. / The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him. / So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-3.htm">1 Samuel 25:3</a></span><br />His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">2 Samuel 2:32</a></span><br />And they took Asahel and buried him in his father’s tomb in Bethlehem. Then Joab and his men marched all night and reached Hebron at daybreak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a></span><br />These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm">1 Kings 4:31</a></span><br />He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-42.htm">1 Chronicles 2:42-49</a></span><br />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. / The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema. / Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-55.htm">1 Chronicles 6:55-56</a></span><br />They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-14.htm">1 Chronicles 7:14-19</a></span><br />The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. / Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-47</a></span><br />Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-16</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and Naam: and the sons of Elah, even Kenaz.</p><p class="hdg">Caleb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/13-6.htm">Numbers 13:6,30</a></b></br> Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/14-6.htm">Numbers 14:6-10,24,30</a></b></br> And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, <i>which were</i> of them that searched the land, rent their clothes: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/14-6.htm">Joshua 14:6-14</a></b></br> Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadeshbarnea… </p><p class="hdg">Kenaz.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-50.htm">Caleb</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-52.htm">Elah</a> <a href="/joshua/21-12.htm">Jephunneh</a> <a href="/joshua/21-12.htm">Jephun'neh</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">Kenaz</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-56.htm">Caleb</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-8.htm">Elah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-56.htm">Jephunneh</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-56.htm">Jephun'neh</a> <a href="/genesis/36-11.htm">Kenaz</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-1.htm">The posterity of Judah by Caleb, the son of Hur.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-5.htm">Of Ashur, the posthumous son Hezron.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-9.htm">Of Jabez, and his prayer.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-11.htm">The other families of the same stock.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-21.htm">The sons of Shelah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-24.htm">The posterity and cities of Simeon.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">Their conquest of Gedor, and of the Amalekites in mount Seir.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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He was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore Canaan and, along with Joshua, was one of the two who brought back a positive report, trusting in God's promise (Numbers 13-14). Caleb's lineage is significant as he is identified as a Kenizzite, a group assimilated into the tribe of Judah. This highlights the inclusivity of God's people, as Caleb, though not originally from the tribe of Judah, is fully integrated and honored within it. His faithfulness is rewarded with a promise of inheritance in the land (<a href="/joshua/14-6.htm">Joshua 14:6-14</a>).<p><b>Iru, Elah, and Naam:</b><br>These names are mentioned as the sons of Caleb, indicating the continuation of his lineage. The mention of these sons, though not much is detailed about them elsewhere in Scripture, signifies the importance of family and heritage in the biblical narrative. The genealogies in Chronicles serve to establish the historical and covenantal continuity of God's people. The names themselves, while not elaborated upon in other biblical texts, contribute to the broader tapestry of Israel's history and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.<p><b>The son of Elah: Kenaz:</b><br>Kenaz is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with leadership and valor. In this context, Kenaz is noted as the son of Elah, continuing the lineage of Caleb. The name Kenaz is also linked to Othniel, the first judge of Israel, who is described as a relative of Caleb (<a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Judges 3:9-11</a>). This connection underscores the theme of God raising leaders from faithful families to deliver and guide His people. The mention of Kenaz here may also reflect the importance of maintaining tribal and familial identities within the broader narrative of Israel's history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/c/caleb_son_of_jephunneh.htm">Caleb son of Jephunneh</a></b><br>A prominent figure in the Old Testament, known for his faithfulness and courage. He was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan and, along with Joshua, gave a positive report.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/azubah.htm">Azubah</a></b><br>One of Caleb's wives, mentioned in this verse as the mother of his children.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerioth.htm">Jerioth</a></b><br>Another wife of Caleb, though less is known about her. The verse suggests she also bore children for Caleb.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesher,_shobab,_and_ardon.htm">Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon</a></b><br>Sons of Caleb, mentioned in this genealogical record. Their specific roles or accounts are not detailed in the Bible, but they are part of the lineage of Judah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_and_legacy.htm">Faithfulness and Legacy</a></b><br>Caleb's life exemplifies the importance of faithfulness to God. His legacy, as seen through his descendants, is a testament to the blessings that come from trusting in God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Family in God's Plan</a></b><br>The genealogies in Chronicles remind us that each family plays a part in God's overarching plan. Our own families can be instruments of God's work when we live faithfully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_names_and_lineage.htm">The Importance of Names and Lineage</a></b><br>In biblical times, names and lineage were significant. They often reflected character and destiny. Understanding our spiritual heritage can inspire us to live in a way that honors God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_caleb_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Caleb in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_work_in_heaven.htm">What is the identity of the Kenizzites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_hebron_given_to_caleb.htm">In Joshua 14:13–15, what evidence supports or challenges the biblical claim that Hebron was specially given to Caleb? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_was_obed-edom_blessed,_uzza_killed.htm">(1 Chronicles 13:13) Why is Obed-edom blessed for housing the Ark even though Uzza was killed for a seemingly minor infraction involving the same object?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">The sons of Caleb, son of Jephunneh.</span>--Caleb son of Jephunneh is called the Kenizzite, <a href="/context/joshua/14-6.htm" title="Then the children of Judah came to Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said to him, You know the thing that the LORD said to Moses the man of God concerning me and you in Kadeshbarnea.">Joshua 14:6-14</a>. He obtained "a part among the children of Judah" (<a href="/joshua/15-13.htm" title="And to Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron.">Joshua 15:13</a>), "because that he wholly followed the Lord God of Israel" (<a href="/joshua/14-14.htm" title="Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite to this day, because that he wholly followed the LORD God of Israel.">Joshua 14:14</a>). If Caleb the Kenizzite and his clan were received among the Hezronite houses of Judah, this new division of the Hezronites would henceforth be known as "the house of Caleb," <a href="/1_samuel/25-3.htm" title="Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb.">1Samuel 25:3</a>; or simply "Caleb" (= Chelubai, the Calebite). (See Notes on <a href="/1_chronicles/2-42.htm" title="Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were, Mesha his firstborn, which was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.">1Chronicles 2:42</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/2-49.htm" title="She bore also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsa.">1Chronicles 2:49</a>.) . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/4-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֵי֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Caleb</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּלֵ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(kā·lêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3612.htm">Strong's 3612: </a> </span><span class="str2">Caleb -- a son of Jephunneh and sent by Moses to spy out the land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jephunneh:</span><br /><span class="heb">יְפֻנֶּ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·p̄un·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3312.htm">Strong's 3312: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jephunneh -- father of Caleb, also an Asherite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Iru,</span><br /><span class="heb">עִ֥ירוּ</span> <span class="translit">(‘î·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5900.htm">Strong's 5900: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iru -- 'citizen', a man of Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Elah,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_425.htm">Strong's 425: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elah -- 'terebinth', an Israelite name, also an Edomite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Naam.</span><br /><span class="heb">וָנָ֑עַם</span> <span class="translit">(wā·nā·‘am)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5277.htm">Strong's 5277: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naam -- a son of Caleb</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The son</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Elah:</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_425.htm">Strong's 425: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elah -- 'terebinth', an Israelite name, also an Edomite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Kenaz.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּקְנַֽז׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·qə·naz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7073.htm">Strong's 7073: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kenaz -- an Edomite, also two Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/4-15.htm">1 Chronicles 4:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4-15.htm">1 Chronicles 4:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4-15.htm">1 Chronicles 4:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4-15.htm">1 Chronicles 4:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4-15.htm">1 Chronicles 4:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/4-15.htm">1 Chronicles 4:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/4-15.htm">1 Chronicles 4:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/4-15.htm">1 Chronicles 4:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/4-15.htm">1 Chronicles 4:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/4-15.htm">1 Chronicles 4:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/4-15.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 4:15 The sons of Caleb the son (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>