Segub is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the genealogies and historical narratives of the Israelites. His name, Segub, is thought to mean "exalted" or "fortified," reflecting a common practice in biblical times of names bearing significant meanings.

Genealogy and Family

Segub is noted as a descendant of the tribe of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He is the son of Hezron, who is a prominent figure in the genealogical records of the tribe. Hezron is a grandson of Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, making Segub a great-grandson of Judah. This lineage places Segub within the broader context of the Israelite patriarchal history.

In 1 Chronicles 2:21-22 , it is recorded: "Later, Hezron had relations with the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead. Hezron had married her when he was sixty years old, and she bore to him Segub. Segub was the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead."

Descendants and Legacy

Segub's son, Jair, is a significant figure in the history of Israel. Jair is known for his leadership and territorial influence in the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River. The biblical text highlights Jair's control over twenty-three cities, indicating a period of prosperity and expansion for his family line. This legacy underscores the importance of Segub's lineage in the tribal and territorial dynamics of ancient Israel.

Historical Context

The mention of Segub and his descendants occurs during the period of the Judges, a time characterized by decentralized leadership and tribal confederation in Israel. The narrative of Segub and Jair provides insight into the settlement patterns and governance structures of the Israelites during this era. The control of cities by Jair suggests a level of organization and authority that contributed to the stability and development of the region.

Theological Significance

From a theological perspective, the account of Segub and his descendants illustrates the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs regarding the multiplication and establishment of their lineage. The genealogies serve as a testament to God's faithfulness in preserving and prospering the tribes of Israel, despite the challenges and adversities they faced.

Segub's inclusion in the biblical record, though brief, is part of the larger tapestry of God's redemptive history as revealed in the Scriptures. His account, through his son Jair, reflects the ongoing narrative of God's people and their role in the unfolding plan of salvation.Segub

fortified; raised

Segub

(elevated).

1. The youngest son of Hiel the Hethelite who rebuilt Jericho. (1 Kings 18:34) (B.C. about 910.)
2. Son of Hezron. (1 Chronicles 2:21,28) (B.C. about 1682.)

Elevated.

(1.) The youngest son of Hiel the Bethelite. His death is recorded in 1 Kings 16:34 (Comp. Joshua 6:26).

(2.) A descendant of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:21, 22).

SEGUB

se'-gub (seghubh (Qere), seghibh (Kethibh); Codex Vaticanus Zegoub; Codex Alexandrinus Segoub): 15:27; 1 Chronicles 9:22, etc.), And chozeh (2 Samuel 24:11 2 Kings 17:13 1 Chronicles 21:9; 1 Chronicles 25:5; 1 Chronicles 29:29, etc.). The former designation is from the ordinary verb "to see"; the latter is connected with the verb used of prophetic vision. It appears from 1 Samuel 9:9 that "seer" (ro'-eh) was the older name for those who, after the rise of the more regular orders, were called "prophets." It is not just, however, to speak of the "seers" or "prophets" of Samuel's time as on the level of mere fortune-tellers. What insight or vision they possessed is traced to God's Spirit. Samuel was the ro'-eh by pr-eeminence, and the name is little used after his time. Individuals who bear the title "seer" (chozeh) are mentioned in connection with the kings and as historiographers (2 Samuel 24:11 1 Chronicles 21:9; 1 Chronicles 25:5; 1 Chronicles 29:29 2 Chronicles 9:29; 2 Chronicles 12:15; 2 Chronicles 19:2, etc.), and distinction is sometimes made between "prophets" and "seers" (2 Kings 17:13 1 Chronicles 29:29, etc.). Havernick thinks that "seer" denotes one who does not belong to the regular prophetic order (Introductions to Old Testament, 50;, English translation), but it is not easy to fix a precise distinction.

(1) The youngest son of Hiel, the rebuilder of Jericho (1 Kings 16:34). The death of Segub is probably connected with the primitive custom of laying foundations with blood, as, indeed, skulls were found built in with the brickwork when the tower of Bel at Nippur was excavated. See GEZER. If the death of the two sons was based on the custom just mentioned, the circumstance was deliberately obscured in the present account. The death of Segub may have been due to an accident in the setting up of the gates. In any event, tradition finally yoked the death of Hiel's oldest and youngest sons with a curse said to have been pronounced by Joshua on the man that should venture to rebuild Jericho (Joshua 6:26).

(2) Son of Hezron and father of Jair (1 Chronicles 2:21).

Horace J. Wolf

7687. Segub -- "exalted," two Israelites
... 7686, 7687. Segub. 7688 . "exalted," two Israelites. Transliteration: Segub
Phonetic Spelling: (seg-oob') Short Definition: Segub. ... NASB Word Usage Segub (3) ...
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The Healing of the Waters
... Hiel the Bethelite "laid the foundation thereof in Abiram his first-born, and set
up the gates thereof in his youngest son Segub, according to the world of the ...
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Letter cviii. To Eustochium.
... Then entering Jericho she saw the city which Hiel founded in Abiram his firstborn
and of which he set up the gates in his youngest son Segub. ...
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The Assyrian Revival and the Struggle for Syria
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 7. <. ...
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Segub (3 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. SEGUB. se ... account. The death of Segub may
have been due to an accident in the setting up of the gates. ...
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Jair (14 Occurrences)
... Enlightener. (1.) The son of Segub. ... 1 Chronicles 2:22 Segub became the father
of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead. ...
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Ja'ir (8 Occurrences)
... See RSV). 1 Chronicles 2:22 Segub became the father of Jair, who had
twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead. (See RSV). Esther ...
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Foundations (49 Occurrences)
... Kings 16:34 In his days did Hiel the Bethelite build Jericho; with Abiram his
first-born he laid the foundation thereof, and with his youngest son Segub he set ...
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Twenty-three (15 Occurrences)
... (WEB BBE DBY NAS RSV NIV). 1 Chronicles 2:22 Segub became the father of Jair, who
had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead. (WEB BBE DBY NAS RSV). ...
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Rebuilt (47 Occurrences)
... build Jericho: he laid its foundation with the loss of Abiram his firstborn, and
set up its gates with the loss of his youngest son Segub, according to the ...
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Makir (17 Occurrences)
... 2:21 Afterward Hezron went in to the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead, whom
he took as wife when he was sixty years old; and she bore him Segub. ...
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Bethelite (1 Occurrence)
... build Jericho: he laid its foundation with the loss of Abiram his firstborn, and
set up its gates with the loss of his youngest son Segub, according to the ...
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Beth-elite (1 Occurrence)
... he laid the foundation thereof with the loss of Abiram his first-born, and set up
the gates thereof with the loss of his youngest son Segub, according to the ...
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Controlled (20 Occurrences)
... Gilead. (See NIV). 1 Chronicles 2:22 Segub became the father of Jair, who
had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead. (See NIV). ...
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