Jesher יֶ֫שֶׁר
A son of Caleb and Azubah.
Who is Jesher in the Bible?
Jesher was a son of Caleb and his wife Azubah, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah recorded in 1 Chronicles 2:18. He is listed alongside his brothers Shobab and Ardon as descendants of the prominent biblical figure Caleb. The passage notes that Jesher's mother was Azubah, and that Caleb later married Ephrath after Azubah's death. Though Jesher himself is not developed as a character in Scripture, his mention in the genealogical record serves to establish the lineage of the tribe of Judah and the extended family of Caleb, a key figure known for his faithfulness during Israel's wilderness wanderings.
Biography
Jesher is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles as one of the sons of Caleb and his wife Azubah. The passage states that Caleb had children by his wife Azubah, and after her death, he married Ephrath. It then lists Jesher, along with his brothers Shobab and Ardon, as the sons of Caleb and Azubah.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Hur Tribe of JudahAaron's compatriotA companion of Moses and grandfather of Bezalel.View full profile →
- Shobab Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and Azubah.View full profile →
- Ardon Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb, brother of Jether and MeredView full profile →
- Mesha Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and founder of Ziph.View full profile →
- Haran Tribe of JudahSon of CalebA descendant of Caleb, son of Caleb's concubine Ephah.View full profile →
- Moza Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb by his concubine EphahView full profile →
- Gazez Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and his concubine Ephah.View full profile →
- Sheber Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and his concubine MaacahView full profile →
- Tirhanah Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb by his concubine MaacahView full profile →
- Regem Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, of the tribe of JudahView full profile →
- Jotham Tribe of JudahSon of CalebA son of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- Geshan Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a descendant of Caleb.View full profile →
- Pelet MaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined David at ZiklagView full profile →
- Ephah Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, in Caleb's genealogy.View full profile →
- Shaaph Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- Shaaph Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- Sheva Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb's concubine MaacahView full profile →
- Achsah Tribe of JudahSister of HurDaughter of Caleb, the son of HurView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 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 | יֶ֫שֶׁר |