1 Chronicles 2:19

And when Azubah was dead, Caleb tooke vnto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur. 1 Chronicles 2:19 (KJV)

“And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur.” This verse belongs to a genealogical record in the book of 1 Chronicles, a section that concentrates on the lineage of Judah. The chapter as a whole traces the descendants of Judah through several generations, preserving the family history that shaped the nation of Israel. In this particular verse we meet the name “Azubah,” who, from the surrounding context, is identified as Caleb’s wife. The Scripture offers no further detail about Azubah beyond the brief statement that she died. After her death, the narrative records that Caleb took another wife named Ephrath, and that she bore him a son named Hur.

Caleb, identified as the son of Hezron, is a well‑known figure in biblical history. His lineage continued to produce influential members of the tribe of Judah and of Israel as a whole. Although the passage may seem at first glance to be a simple record of names, it carries deeper significance. It underscores the importance of family continuity, the orderly passing of generations, and the way in which God’s covenant promises are carried forward through each new birth. By noting the death of one wife and the birth of a son from another, the text reminds readers that life’s cycles—loss and renewal—are woven into the fabric of God’s redemptive plan. The genealogical details therefore serve not merely as historical data but as a testament to the enduring nature of God’s covenant with His people, reflected in the faithful transmission of family lines from one generation to the next.