Numbers 13:6
New International Version
from the tribe of Judah, Caleb son of Jephunneh;

New Living Translation
Judah Caleb son of Jephunneh

English Standard Version
from the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh;

Berean Standard Bible
from the tribe of Judah, Caleb son of Jephunneh;

King James Bible
Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

New King James Version
from the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh;

New American Standard Bible
from the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh;

NASB 1995
from the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh;

NASB 1977
from the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh;

Legacy Standard Bible
from the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh;

Amplified Bible
from the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh;

Christian Standard Bible
Caleb son of Jephunneh from the tribe of Judah;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Caleb son of Jephunneh from the tribe of Judah;

American Standard Version
Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

English Revised Version
Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Caleb, son of Jephunneh, from the tribe of Judah;

International Standard Version
From Judah's tribe, Jephunneh's son Caleb;

Majority Standard Bible
from the tribe of Judah, Caleb son of Jephunneh;

NET Bible
from the tribe of Judah, Caleb son of Jephunneh;

New Heart English Bible
Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

Webster's Bible Translation
Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

World English Bible
Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for the tribe of Judah, Caleb son of Jephunneh;

Young's Literal Translation
For the tribe of Judah, Caleb son of Jephunneh.

Smith's Literal Translation
For the tribe of Judah: Caleb, son of Jephunneh.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the tribe of Juda, Caleb the son of Jephone.

Catholic Public Domain Version
from the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh;

New American Bible
from the tribe of Judah, Caleb, son of Jephunneh;

New Revised Standard Version
from the tribe of Judah, Caleb son of Jephunneh;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
From the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jophaniah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From the tribe of Yehuda: Kalab son of Yuphana.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Of the tribe of Judah, Chaleb the son of Jephonne.

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Context
The Spies Explore Canaan
5from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat son of Hori; 6from the tribe of Judah, Caleb son of Jephunneh; 7from the tribe of Issachar, Igal son of Joseph;…

Cross References
Joshua 14:6-14
Then the sons of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh-barnea about you and me. / I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought back to him an honest report. / Although my brothers who went with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear, I remained loyal to the LORD my God. ...

Joshua 15:13-19
According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) / And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—the descendants of Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak. / From there he marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). ...

Judges 1:12-15
And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.” / So Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. / One day Acsah came to Othniel and urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, “What do you desire?” ...

1 Chronicles 4:15
The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz.

Deuteronomy 1:36
except Caleb son of Jephunneh. He will see it, and I will give him and his descendants the land on which he has set foot, because he followed the LORD wholeheartedly.”

Numbers 14:24
But because My servant Caleb has a different spirit and has followed Me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he has entered, and his descendants will inherit it.

Numbers 32:12
not one except Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite and Joshua son of Nun—because they did follow the LORD wholeheartedly.’

Joshua 14:13
Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance.

Joshua 15:14
And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—the descendants of Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak.

Judges 3:9-11
But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them. / The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him. / So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.

1 Samuel 30:14
We raided the Negev of the Cherethites, the territory of Judah, and the Negev of Caleb, and we burned down Ziklag.”

1 Chronicles 2:42-49
The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and Mareshah his second son, who was the father of Hebron. / The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema. / Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai. ...

Matthew 1:5
Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,

Hebrews 3:16-19
For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? / And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? / And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? ...

Hebrews 4:8-11
For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. / There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. / For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

Caleb

Numbers 13:10
Of the tribe of Zebulun, Gaddiel the son of Sodi.

Numbers 14:6,24,30,38
And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, which were of them that searched the land, rent their clothes: …

Numbers 26:65
For the LORD had said of them, They shall surely die in the wilderness. And there was not left a man of them, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun.

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from the tribe of Judah
The phrase "from the tribe of Judah" situates Caleb within the lineage of one of the most significant tribes of Israel. Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, is a tribe known for its leadership and prominence. Historically, Judah is the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ, the Messiah, would come. The Hebrew root for Judah, "Yehudah," means "praise," reflecting the tribe's role in leading Israel in worship and warfare. This context underscores the importance of Caleb's mission and his potential as a leader, foreshadowing his later role in the conquest of Canaan.

Caleb
The name "Caleb" is derived from the Hebrew "Kalev," which can mean "dog" or "whole-hearted." In the biblical context, Caleb is renowned for his faithfulness and unwavering trust in God. His name reflects his character, as he is depicted as a devoted servant of the Lord, wholly committed to the mission God has set before him. Caleb's faith and courage are highlighted throughout the narrative, serving as an inspiration for believers to remain steadfast in their faith, regardless of the challenges they face.

son of Jephunneh
The designation "son of Jephunneh" provides a genealogical anchor for Caleb, linking him to his father, Jephunneh. The name "Jephunneh" is believed to mean "he will be prepared" or "he will face," which may suggest a legacy of readiness and resilience passed down to Caleb. This familial connection emphasizes the importance of heritage and the transmission of faith and values from one generation to the next. In a broader scriptural context, it reminds believers of the significance of spiritual lineage and the impact of godly parenting in shaping future leaders for God's purposes.

(6) Caleb the son of Jephunneh.--In three places--viz., in Numbers 32:12; and in Joshua 14:6; Joshua 14:14--Caleb is described as the Kenezite (or rather, the Kenizzite). Now in Genesis 15:19 the Kenizzites are mentioned as one of the Canaanite tribes, and in Genesis 36:11; Genesis 36:15, Kenaz occurs as an Edomite name. It has been conjectured from these facts, but, as it should seem, on insufficient grounds, that Caleb was of foreign origin, and that he had been incorporated into the tribe of Judah. . . . Verse 6. - Caleb the son of Jephunneh. In Numbers 32:12 he is called "the Kenezite" (הַקְּנִזּי), which appears in Genesis 15:19 as the name of one of the ancient races inhabiting the promised land. It is possible that Jephunneh may have been connected by descent or otherwise with this race; it is more likely that the similarity of name was accidental. The younger son of Jephunneh, the father of Othniel, was a Kenaz (קְנַז), and so was Caleb's grandson (see on Joshua 15:17; 1 Chronicles 4:13, 15). Kenaz was also an Edomitish name.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
from the tribe
לְמַטֵּ֣ה (lə·maṭ·ṭêh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Judah,
יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

Caleb
כָּלֵ֖ב (kā·lêḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3612: Caleb -- a son of Jephunneh and sent by Moses to spy out the land

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Jephunneh;
יְפֻנֶּֽה׃ (yə·p̄un·neh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3312: Jephunneh -- father of Caleb, also an Asherite


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