Bible Dictionaries
Hezron

Holman Bible Dictionary

(hehz' rahn) Personal and place name meaning, “camping place” or “reeds.” 1. Son of Reuben, grandson of Jacob (Genesis 46:9 ), and original clan ancestor of Hezronites (Numbers 26:6 ). 2 . Grandson of Judah, great grandson of Jacob (Genesis 46:12 ), original clan ancestor of Hezronites (Numbers 26:21 ) through whom David was born (Ruth 4:19 ). He was father of Caleb (1 Chronicles 2:18 ) and of Segub (1 Chronicles 2:21 ). The Hebrew text of 1 Chronicles 2:24 can be interpreted and translated in different ways. KJV makes Hezron the father of Ashur (compare NAS, NRSV, NIV). Some Bible students follow the lead of the earliest translations, changing the Hebrew text somewhat so that Caleb is the father of Ashur, Ephratah being Caleb's wife (compare REB, TEV, RSV). Hezron's first son was Jerahmeel, original ancestor of the Jerahmeelites ( 1 Chronicles 2:25 ).