The Hezronites are a significant family group within the tribe of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. They are descendants of Hezron, who was a grandson of Jacob through his son Judah. The lineage and contributions of the Hezronites are noted in various passages of the Old Testament, highlighting their role in the history and development of the Israelite nation.

Genealogy and Ancestry

Hezron, the progenitor of the Hezronites, is first mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. In Genesis 46:12, the sons of Judah are listed, and Hezron is named among them: "The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah (but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan). The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul." . This passage establishes Hezron as a direct descendant of Judah, linking the Hezronites to the royal lineage of Israel.

Role in the Exodus and Settlement

During the Exodus and the subsequent settlement of the Promised Land, the Hezronites are counted among the families of Judah. In the census recorded in Numbers 26:21, the descendants of Hezron are specifically mentioned: "The descendants of Perez were the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul." . This enumeration underscores the Hezronites' presence and significance within the tribe of Judah as they prepared to enter Canaan.

Notable Descendants

The Hezronites are notable for producing several key figures in biblical history. Among them is Caleb, a prominent leader and one of the two faithful spies who encouraged Israel to trust in God's promise to give them the land of Canaan (Numbers 13:30). Caleb's faith and leadership are celebrated in the biblical narrative, and he is identified as a descendant of Hezron through his father Jephunneh.

Additionally, the Hezronites are linked to the lineage of King David. In the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 2, Hezron is listed as an ancestor of David, further emphasizing the Hezronites' importance in the royal line: "Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, the leader of the descendants of Judah. Nahshon was the father of Salmon, Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed, Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David." (1 Chronicles 2:10-15).

Cultural and Historical Significance

The Hezronites, as part of the tribe of Judah, played a crucial role in the cultural and religious life of Israel. Their connection to the Davidic line highlights their enduring legacy in the history of God's people. The Hezronites' faithfulness and leadership, as exemplified by figures like Caleb and King David, serve as a testament to their commitment to God's covenant and their integral role in the unfolding of biblical history.

In summary, the Hezronites are a distinguished family within the tribe of Judah, known for their ancestral ties to significant biblical figures and their contribution to the heritage of Israel. Their account is woven into the larger narrative of God's redemptive plan, as recorded in the Scriptures.Hezronites

(descendants of Hezron), The.

1. Descendants of Hezron the son of Reuben. (Numbers 26:6)
2. A branch of the tribe of Judah, descendants of Hezron the son of Pharez. (Numbers 26:21)

HEZRONITES

hez'-ron-its (ha-chetsrowni and ha-chetsroni; Septuagint ho Asronei): The name of the descendants of Hezron the son of Reuben (Numbers 26:6), and of the descendants of Hezron the son of Perez (Numbers 26:21).

2697. Chetsroni -- descendant of Hezron
... descendant of Hezron. Transliteration: Chetsroni Phonetic Spelling: (khets-ro-nee')
Short Definition: Hezronites. ... of Hezron NASB Word Usage Hezronites (2). ...
/hebrew/2697.htm - 6kHezronites (2 Occurrences)
... Standard Bible Encyclopedia HEZRONITES. ...Hezronites (2 Occurrences). Numbers 26:6
of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Carmi, the family of the Carmites. ...
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Hezron (19 Occurrences)
... hez'-ron (chetsron, and chetsron; Septuagint Asron): (1) A son of Reuben (Genesis
46:9 Exodus 6:14), and head of the family of the Hezronites (Numbers 26:6). (2 ...
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Hezronite (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Hezronite (2 Occurrences). Numbers 26:6 of Hezron, the
family of the Hezronites; of Carmi, the family of the Carmites. ...
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Hez'ronites (2 Occurrences)
Hez'ronites. Hezronites, Hez'ronites. Hezron's . ... Numbers 26:6 of Hezron, the
family of the Hezronites; of Carmi, the family of the Carmites. (See RSV). ...
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Clan (96 Occurrences)
... Palluites; (See NIV). Numbers 26:6 of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites;
of Carmi, the family of the Carmites. (See NIV). Numbers 26 ...
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Elimelech (6 Occurrences)
... God his king, a man of the tribe of Judah, of the family of the Hezronites, and
kinsman of Boaz, who dwelt in Bethlehem in the days of the judges. ...
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Pherez (11 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Numbers 26:21 And the sons of Pherez: of Hezron, the family of the
Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites. (DBY). ...
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Perez (19 Occurrences)
... (WEB JPS ASV BBE NAS RSV NIV). Numbers 26:21 The sons of Perez were: of Hezron,
the family of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites. ...
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Pharez (11 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS YLT). Numbers 26:21 And the sons of Pharez were; of Hezron, the family
of the Hezronites: of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites. (KJV WBS YLT). ...
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Carmite (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Carmite (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:6 of Hezron, the
family of the Hezronites; of Carmi, the family of the Carmites. ...
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