KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and Naam: and the sons of Elah, even Kenaz.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Caleb (who was the son of Jephunneh) were Iru, Elah, and Naam. Elah's son was Kenaz.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the family line of Caleb, listing his sons and grandson as part of Israel's genealogical history.
📚 Historical Context
This appears in the genealogical records that Chronicles uses to trace Israel's tribal lineages after their return from Babylonian exile. Caleb was one of the two faithful spies (along with Joshua) who believed God would give Israel victory over the Promised Land, and his descendants were given territory in Judah. These genealogies helped returning exiles establish their tribal identity and land rights.
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