And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur.
After Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who gave birth to his son Hur.
This verse records that after his first wife died, Caleb remarried and had a son named Hur with his new wife Ephrath.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a book in the Old Testament that meticulously records the genealogies of the Israelites, tracing family lines from Adam through the key figures of Jewish history, including the tribe of Judah. In this verse, Caleb, a faithful leader from the exodus era who was one of the spies sent into the Promised Land and known for his unwavering trust in God, is noted as marrying Ephrath after his wife Azubah died, and she bore him a son named Hur. This genealogical detail highlights the ancient Israelite emphasis on family heritage, which was essential for land inheritance, tribal alliances, and preserving God's covenant promises.
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