1 Chronicles 2:42

Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were, Mesha his firstborn, which was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.

Cross-references

In 1 Chronicles 2:9, Caleb is listed as a son of Hezron; here his sons are detailed, expanding on that introduction.

In 1 Chronicles 2:18, Caleb's sons from Azubah are listed; here another set of Caleb's sons is given, showing different branches.

1 Chronicles 2:24 mentions Caleb-ephratah, linking to Caleb's line here — both are part of the same genealogy.

In 1 Chronicles 2:45, the genealogy continues with Shammai's line, part of the same Calebite family record.

In 1 Chronicles 2:49, the genealogy extends further, listing more descendants of Caleb including Achsah.

Joshua 15:24 Historical context

Joshua 15:24 lists Ziph as a city in Judah — the same Ziph that Mesha, Caleb's firstborn, fathered here.

1 Samuel 23:19 Historical context

1 Samuel 23:19 mentions the Ziphites, inhabitants of Ziph — the place associated with Caleb's descendant Mesha here.

1 Samuel 26:1 Historical context

1 Samuel 26:1 also mentions the Ziphites — connecting to the Ziph from Caleb's line here.