Keraia
People

Hebron

Hebron was a son of Mareshah, a descendant of Caleb from the tribe of Judah.

The name Hebron means “society; friendship”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:42; only referred to as Hebron (חֶבְרוֹן); a son of Mareshah; father of Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, Shema.

Glossary entries

Hebron (Person)

Family members

Father

Mareshah

Children

Korah Rekem Shema Tappuah

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 1 Chronicles 2:42
    The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and Mareshah his second son, who was the father of Hebron.
  2. 1 Chronicles 2:43
    The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.