Encyclopedia of The Bible – Chelub
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Chelub

CHELUB ke’ lub (כְּל֥וּב, meaning uncertain, perhaps basket, cage, LXX Χαλέβ [1 Chron 4:11], Χολούβ, Χελούβ [1 Chron 27:26]). 1. Brother of Shuhah, whose lineage is not traced, and father of Mehir (1 Chron 4:11). He is included in the registry of Judah. The name is possibly a variation of Caleb (cf. LXX and other ancient VSS).

2. Father of Ezri, one of David’s officials who was over the tillers of the soil (1 Chron 27:26).