1 Chronicles 2:50 Meaning and Explanation
“These were the sons of Caleb the son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah; Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim,”
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Read Full Chapter →The record lists descendants of Caleb son of Hur, beginning with Shobal, father of Kirjath-jearim.
What Does 1 Chronicles 2:50 Mean?
The chronicler now turns to the descendants of Caleb son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, naming Shobal, father of Kirjath-jearim. Ephratah is again the region of Bethlehem, and these families are the founders of towns in that area. Kirjath-jearim would later be the place where the ark of God rested for many years.
These towns were not merely dwellings but places where God's presence and worship would dwell; Kirjath-jearim sheltered the ark itself. The families recorded here were laying foundations for communities that would become holy ground in Israel's story. God was preparing places for His presence among His people, even in the founding of ordinary towns. The God of Bethlehem and its surrounding villages was quietly readying the land for greater glory to come.
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What does 1 Chronicles 2:50 mean?
The record lists descendants of Caleb son of Hur, beginning with Shobal, father of Kirjath-jearim.