Azubah

Azubah was Caleb's wife and the mother of his sons Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.

The name Azubah means “forsaken”

FemaleTribe of Judah(?)Divided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A woman from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:18; only referred to as Azubah (עֲזוּבָה); wife of Caleb; mother of Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.

Glossary entries

Family members

Spouse: Caleb
Children: Ardon Jesher Shobab

Alternative names

עֲזוּבָהAzubah

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.
1 Chronicles 2:19
When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore to him Hur.