Jesher

Jesher was one of the sons of Caleb and his wife Azubah, as mentioned in the genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles.

The name Jesher means “right; singing”

MaleTribe of JudahEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:18; only referred to as Jesher (יֶ֫שֶׁר); son of Caleb and Azubah(?); a brother of Hur, Shobab, Ardon, Mesha, Haran, Moza, Gazez, Sheber, Tirhanah, Regem(?), Jotham(?), Geshan(?), Pelet(?), Ephah(?), Shaaph(?), Shaaph, Sheva and Achsah.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Caleb
Mother: Azubah
Siblings: Achsah Ardon Ephah Gazez Geshan Haran Hur Jotham Mesha Moza Pelet Regem Shaaph Shaaph Sheber Sheva Shobab Tirhanah

Alternative names

יֶ֫שֶׁרJesher

Mentions

1 Chronicles 2:18
Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were the sons of Azubah: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.