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Jesher

יֵשֶׁר/JEE-sher/

“Upright, uprightness”

Summary

The first-named son of Caleb (son of Hezron) by his wife Azubah, mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah.

☩Identity and Genealogy

Jesher was the first of three sons of Caleb, son of Hezron, by his first wife Azubah (1 Chronicles 2:18). His brothers were Shobab and Ardon. His name means 'upright' or 'uprightness.' He lived before 1658 B.C. (or before 1491 B.C. according to some chronologies).

Key verses:1 Chronicles 2:18

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

2:18

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Jesher," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Jesher," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Jesher," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).