a_wife_of_Hezron

Female Tribe of Judah H2696K 1 book

Mother of Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb

Who is a_wife_of_Hezron in the Bible?

An unnamed wife of Hezron appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 2:9 as the mother of three significant sons: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb. While the Bible does not provide her name or any personal details about her life, she is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah as a crucial link in the family line that would eventually lead to King David and Jesus Christ. Her inclusion in these genealogical accounts, despite her anonymity, underscores the biblical importance of maternal lineage and the role women played in preserving and advancing the covenant line of Israel.

Biography

The Bible mentions an unnamed wife of Hezron in 1Ch.2.9. She was the mother of Hezron's three sons: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb. No further information is provided about her in the biblical text. Her inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and the role of women in bearing children to continue the family line.

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In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 2:9

    "The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb."

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