Hezron
“Enclosed, surrounded by a wall”
Summary
Hezron refers to two men in Scripture: a son of Reuben and a son of Perez (grandson of Judah), the latter being an ancestor of both David and Jesus Christ.
☩Hezron, Son of Reuben
Hezron was one of the sons of Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, who went down to Egypt with Jacob's household. His descendants were called Hezronites and formed one of the families of the tribe of Reuben. He is listed among those who entered Egypt and again in the census of Numbers.
☩Hezron, Son of Perez
Hezron was the eldest of two sons of Perez and grandson of Judah through Tamar. His descendants were also called Hezronites and became a prominent family in Judah. Through his son Ram (Aram), Hezron became an ancestor of David and of Jesus Christ. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 details Hezron's descendants through his sons Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai (Caleb). He is called Esrom in the New Testament genealogies.
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References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Hezron," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.George Morrish, "Hezron," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
- 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Hezron," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
- 4.James Hastings (ed.), "Hezron," in Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels, vol. I (T. & T. Clark, 1906–1908).