Chelubai
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Chelubai in the Bible?
Chelubai appears in 1 Chronicles 2:9 as the son of Hezron and brother of Jerahmeel, offering a distinct genealogical variant from the more common identification of Caleb as the son of Jephunneh found in other biblical texts.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Chelubai as a distinct textual variant clarifies the complex transmission history of biblical genealogies and aids in reconciling apparent discrepancies between the tribal records in Chronicles and the narratives in Joshua and Numbers.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Chelubai reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Chelubai in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Chelubai clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 2:9
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Chelubai." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/chelubai/