King James Version

What Does 1 Chronicles 2:9 Mean?

“The sons also of Hezron, that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai. Ram: Gr. Aram Chelubai: or, Caleb”

Context

And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed. Achar: or, Achan

And the sons of Ethan; Azariah.

The sons also of Hezron, that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai. Ram: Gr. Aram Chelubai: or, Caleb

And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah;

And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,

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Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(9-41) The Hezronites, who were sons of Pharez (1Chronicles 2:5), and their three lines of descent, Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai. (9) **Jerahmeel.**—*Godpitieth.* **Ram.**—Called *Aram* in our Lord’s genealogy (Matthew 1) The two names are synonyms, both meaning *high,* and are used interchangeably in Job 32:2 (Ram) and Genesis 22:21 (Aram). **Chelubai.**—Strictly, *the Chelubite* or *Calebite,* a gentilic term formed from Caleb (1Chronicles 2:18). This seems to show that we are concerned here not so much with individual sons of Hezron as with families or clans of Hezronites.

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.

Historical Context

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Theological Significance

1 Chronicles 2:9 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.