KJV ORIGINAL
And Ephah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: and Haran begat Gazez.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Ephah, who was Caleb's concubine, gave birth to Haran, Moza, and Gazez. Haran also had a son named Gazez.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records part of Caleb's family tree, showing his descendants through his concubine Ephah.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy appears in the Chronicles, written after Israel's return from Babylonian exile to help rebuild their identity and connection to the promised land. Caleb was one of the twelve spies who explored the Promised Land and one of only two who trusted God's promise to give them victory. Concubines were secondary wives in ancient times, a common practice that provided legal status for women and children while expanding family lines.
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