1 Chronicles 2:18Caleb the son of Hezron became the father of children of Azubah his wife, and of Jerioth; and these were her sons: Jesher, and Shobab, and Ardon.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~450 BC. The chronicler records Caleb's complex family structure — children through his wife Azubah and also through Jerioth...
The emotion here: meticulous preservation of tribal inheritance
The original word
yalad (ילד) — to bear children, emphasizing the continuation of the family line
Why it matters
This Caleb was likely a descendant of the famous spy Caleb who conquered Hebron at age 85
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 2:18
The text suggests Caleb had children through both a wife and possibly a concubine, showing ancient family complexity
Common misconceptionModern readers assume biblical families were simple nuclear units, but this verse shows the reality of complex marriage arrangements that God still blessed.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 2:18
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 2:18 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 2:18 comes from the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include lineage, family. Notable phrases: Caleb the son of Hezron; Azubah his wife.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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