Jesher
Mentioned in 1469 BC traditional (Jones)
Uprightness, the first of the three sons of Caleb by Azubah (1 Chr. 2:18).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- The 28th generation from Adam, counting Adam as the first.
- Mentioned in the era of Egypt and the Exodus, 1706–1451 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Ardon, Azubah, Caleb, Hezron, Jerioth, and Shobab.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Jesher 1 |
| KJV | Jesher 1 |
| ASV | Jesher 1 |
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1 Chronicles1 verse
- 2:18
Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were the sons of Azubah: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
Uprightness, the first of the three sons of Caleb by Azubah (1 Chr. 2:18).