1 Chronicles 2:50

These were the sonnes of Caleb, the sonne of Hur, the first borne of Ephratah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-iearim, 1 Chronicles 2:50 (KJV)

This verse belongs to a genealogical account in the Book of Chronicles that records the descendants of notable individuals in Israel’s history. It lists the sons of Caleb, who is identified as the son of Hur and the firstborn of Ephratah, and mentions Shobal as the father of Kirjath‑jearim.

The Caleb referenced here is distinct from the well‑known spy Caleb, son of Jephunneh, who appears in Numbers 13. In the broader genealogical section of 1 Chronicles 2:9‑19, Caleb is identified as the son of Hezron, not Hur, and the name Ephratah denotes a region in Judah rather than a personal name.

Kirjath‑jearim, also called Kiriath‑Yearim, was a town situated in the tribal territory of Judah. It was located approximately ten miles west of Jerusalem, and another source places it about four to five miles west of Jerusalem. The town held a prominent place in Israel’s narrative.

In the Old Testament, Kirjath‑jearim is noted as the site where the Ark of the Covenant was kept after the Philistines returned it (1 Samuel 7:1‑2). The Ark remained there until King David transferred it to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6). The town also served as an important center of worship during the period of the Judges.

The reference to Shobal as the father of Kirjath‑jearim highlights the connection between Caleb’s lineage and this historically significant location. It underscores the heritage of Caleb’s descendants and links their genealogy to a place of considerable spiritual and historical importance in Israel’s story.