Who was Hezron?

Grandfather of Caleb

The story of Hezron

Hezron - Ancestor
Hezron - Ancestor
Ancestor

Hezron was a biblical figure who was the son of Perez and the grandson of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. He was the father of Ram, the ancestor of King David. Hezron was the founder of the Hezronite clan, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He is best known for being the ancestor of the royal line of David, which eventually led to the birth of Jesus. Hezron was born in the land of Canaan and was the son of Perez and the grandson of Judah. He had four sons: Jerahmeel, Ram, Caleb, and Chelubai. Hezron was the founder of the Hezronite clan, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was also the ancestor of the royal line of David, which eventually led to the birth of Jesus. Hezron is best known for being the ancestor of the royal line of David, which eventually led to the birth of Jesus. He was also the founder of the Hezronite clan, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Hezron was a biblical figure who was the son of Perez and the grandson of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. He was the father of Ram, the ancestor of King David. Hezron was an important figure in the Bible and his legacy lives on today.

Name meaning

"Enclosed" or "Surrounded by a wall."

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Ancestor

First mention

Genesis 46:9

Appearances in the Bible

17 mentions

Family

Relatives of Hezron

Hezron in the Bible

Explore all 8 chapters where Hezron appears

Genesis

Chapter 46

Jacob and His Family Move to Egypt

Jacob and his family move to Egypt and settle in the land of Goshen.

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Exodus

Chapter 6

God Promises to Deliver the Israelites

God reminds Moses of his promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and confirms that he will free the Israelites from slavery ...

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Numbers

Chapter 26

The Census of the Israelites

A second census is taken of the Israelites and the land is apportioned among the tribes.

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Joshua

Chapter 15

The Inheritance of Judah

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Judah.

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Ruth

Chapter 4

The Genealogy of Boaz and Ruth

Boaz, a wealthy relative of Elimelech, takes notice of Ruth and shows her kindness.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 2

Genealogy of David

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 4

Descendants of Judah and Simeon

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 5

Reuben, Gad, and the Half-Tribe of Manasseh

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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