KJV ORIGINAL
And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
After Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who gave birth to his son Hur.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that after his first wife died, Caleb remarried and had a son named Hur with his new wife Ephrath.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogical records in Chronicles, documenting the family line of Judah's descendants. Caleb was a famous Israelite leader who, along with Joshua, was one of only two spies who encouraged Israel to trust God and enter the Promised Land. These genealogies were important for establishing tribal inheritance and maintaining family records after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon.
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