What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 2:46? Caleb’s concubine Ephah “Caleb’s concubine Ephah…” (1 Chronicles 2:46) • Caleb the son of Hezron (not Caleb son of Jephunneh) is in view (1 Chronicles 2:18, 42). This placement roots the statement in Judah’s royal line, underscoring how carefully God tracks every branch of the tribe from which Messiah will come (Genesis 49:10; Matthew 1:2–3). • Scripture acknowledges concubines—secondary wives—without condoning immorality; they appear in Abraham’s household (Genesis 25:6) and Jacob’s (Genesis 35:22). The verse reports fact, affirming the historical reliability of the record. • God works through imperfect family structures to advance His covenant purposes. Caleb’s house, with its complexities, still fits inside God’s unfolding plan (Romans 8:28). …was the mother of Haran, Moza, and Gazez • Three sons are named to anchor the lineage. Their inclusion shows that God values every descendant, not only the famous ones (Psalm 139:16). • Haran, Moza, and Gazez extend Judah’s line geographically and socially, multiplying the tribe (Numbers 26:19–20). • The naming pattern mirrors earlier genealogies—firstborn first, then the rest—reinforcing order and legitimacy (1 Chronicles 2:25–27). Haran was the father of Gazez • The second sentence zooms in on one branch: “Haran was the father of Gazez.” It clarifies that the first Gazez listed is Haran’s son, not Ephah’s third child. • This detail prevents confusion and maintains an accurate family tree, an important concern in Israel where land rights and tribal roles were inherited (Numbers 36:7–9). • By preserving even minor generational links, the Spirit shows that no step in the redemptive chain is accidental (Galatians 4:4). summary 1 Chronicles 2:46 records that Caleb’s concubine Ephah bore Haran, Moza, and a first Gazez, and that Haran in turn fathered a second Gazez. The verse demonstrates God’s meticulous care for lineage, His sovereignty over imperfect family situations, and His commitment to fulfill covenant promises through every recorded name in Judah’s line. |
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