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Jesher

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Jesher was a son of Caleb by Azubah. His name means “uprightness.”

Definition

Jesher, meaning “uprightness,” was one of the sons of Caleb, the son of Hezron, by his wife Azubah.

Biblical Usage

Jesher is mentioned in the genealogy of Caleb in 1 Chronicles 2:18.

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Uprightness, the first of the three sons of Caleb by Azubah (1 Chr. 2:18).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(uprightness), one of the sons of Caleb the son of Hezron by his wife Azubah. (1 Chronicles 2:18) (B.C. before 1491).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>je'-sher (yesher, or yesher, "uprightness"): A son of Caleb (1Ch 2:18).</p>
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