Lexical Definition
כְּלוּב Kᵉlûwb (kel-oob') Chelub N:N-M-P
the same as כְּלוּב
Chelub.
- § Chelub = "caged"
- Kelub, the name of two Israelites
1) a descendant of Judah
2) father of Ezri, one of David's officers
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| כְּלֽוּב | Kelub | 1Chr.27.26 |
Extended Information
Brown-Driver-Briggs
כְּלוּב
proper name, masculine 1. a name in Judah 1Chr 4:11, ᵐ5 Ξαλεβ (according to WeGentib. 20, Hist. 218 = כָּלֵב בֶּןֿ חֶזְרוֺן; read also for כַּרְמִי v1Chr 4:1).
2. father of one of David's officers, according to 1Chr 27:26 (ᵐ5 Ξοβουδ, A Ξαλουβ, ᵐ5L Ξαλουβ).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 4:1 · 4:11 · 27:26 |
Profile
Male • Father of Ezri • Overseer of King David's farm workers
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Chelub the Ishmaelite was in charge of King David's farm workers. (1Ch.27.26)
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.26;
- only referred to as Chelub כְּלוּב;
- father of Ezri עֶזְרִי.
Chelub the Ishmaelite is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:26 as one of King David's officials. He was responsible for overseeing the agricultural workers who tilled the soil. This Chelub is distinguished from the Chelub in 1 Chronicles 4:11 by his Ishmaelite lineage and his role in David's administration.
All entries for Chelub: כְּלוּב
Related Profiles:
- Ezri (child)