Bible Dictionary
Chelubai
Chelubai is another form of Caleb, the son of Hezron and brother of Jerahmeel in the genealogy of Judah. He is distinct in this passage from Caleb the son of Jephunneh.
Definition
Chelubai is another form of Caleb. In the genealogy of Judah, he is the son of Hezron and brother of Jerahmeel, distinct in this passage from Caleb the son of Jephunneh.
Biblical Usage
Chelubai appears in the genealogical lists of Judah as an ancestor associated with Hezron and Jerahmeel.
Historical Background
The variant form of the name reflects the genealogical usage in Chronicles.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(capable), the son of Hezron. Same as Caleb. (1 Chronicles 2:9,18,42)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ke-loo'-bi (kelubhay): Another form of Caleb used in 1Ch 2:9; compare 1Ch 2:18,42. Caleb is here described as the brother of Jerahmeel, and son of Hezron, a remote ancestor, instead of as the son of Jephunneh.</p><p>See CALEB.</p>