Ardonאַרְדּוֹן
Son of Caleb, brother of Jether and Mered
Who is Ardon in the Bible?
Ardon was a son of Caleb mentioned in the genealogy of Judah found in 1 Chronicles 2:18. He had two brothers, Jether and Mered, and was part of the lineage of Caleb, the faithful Israelite who was known for his unwavering trust in God during the wilderness wanderings. Beyond his listing in this genealogical record, Scripture provides no additional details about Ardon's life or accomplishments. His mention in the genealogy serves to preserve the family line of Judah and connects him to his father's legacy of faithfulness within Israel's tribal structure.
Biography
Ardon is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah, found in 1 Chronicles 2. He is listed as one of the sons of Caleb, along with his brothers Jether and Mered. Caleb was a prominent figure in the tribe of Judah, known for his faithfulness to God during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 traces the descendants of Judah, highlighting the important families and individuals within the tribe. Apart from this mention in the genealogical record, no further information is provided about Ardon in the biblical text.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- HurTribe of JudahAaron's compatriotA companion of Moses and grandfather of Bezalel.View full profile →
- JesherTribe of JudahSon of CalebA son of Caleb and Azubah.View full profile →
- ShobabTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and Azubah.View full profile →
- MeshaTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and founder of Ziph.View full profile →
- HaranTribe of JudahSon of CalebA descendant of Caleb, son of Caleb's concubine Ephah.View full profile →
- MozaTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb by his concubine EphahView full profile →
- GazezTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and his concubine Ephah.View full profile →
- SheberTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and his concubine MaacahView full profile →
- TirhanahTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb by his concubine MaacahView full profile →
- RegemTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, of the tribe of JudahView full profile →
- JothamTribe of JudahSon of CalebA son of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- GeshanTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a descendant of Caleb.View full profile →
- PeletMaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined David at ZiklagView full profile →
- EphahTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, in Caleb's genealogy.View full profile →
- ShaaphTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- ShaaphTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- ShevaTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb's concubine MaacahView full profile →
- AchsahTribe of JudahSister of HurDaughter of Caleb, the son of HurView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:18
"Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were the sons of Azubah: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אַרְדּוֹן |