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Anub

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Anub was a descendant of Judah and a son of Coz, or Hakkoz. He belonged to the family line associated with Ashur and Tekoa.

Definition

Anub was a descendant of Judah and a son of Hakkoz, called Coz in the Authorized Version. He belonged to the family line associated with Ashur, the father of Tekoa.

Biblical Usage

Anub appears in the genealogy of Judah recorded in 1 Chronicles.

Historical Background

The name is explained as “confederate” by Smith and as “ripe” in the ISBE entry.

Scripture References

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(confederate), son of Coz and descendant of Judah, through Ashur the father of Tekoa (1 Chronicles 4:8)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a'-nub (`anubh, "ripe"): A descendant of Judah and son of Hakkoz (the King James Version Coz) 1Ch 4:8.</p>
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