Jerioth
Jerioth was one of the wives of Caleb, and she bore him some unnamed children, as mentioned in the genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles.
The name Jerioth means “kettles; breaking asunder”
FemaleTribe of Judah(?)Divided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A woman from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:18; only referred to as Jerioth (יְרִיעוֹת); wife of Caleb; mother of Mesha(?).
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Alternative names
- יְרִיעוֹתJerioth
Mentions
- Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were the sons of Azubah: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.