Son of Caleb, brother of Jether and Mered
Ardon
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 2:18.
אַרְדּוֹןArdon
The name means “ruling; a judgment of malediction.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Caleb
- Mother
- Azubah
- Brothers and sisters
- Hur, Jesher, Shobab, Mesha, Haran, Moza, Gazez, Sheber, Tirhanah, Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, Shaaph, Shaaph, Sheva, Achsah
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Ardon Written by AI
Ardon is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah, found in 1Chronicles 2. He is listed as one of the sons of Caleb, along with his brothers Jether and Mered. Caleb was a prominent figure in the tribe of Judah, known for his faithfulness to God during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. The genealogy in 1Chronicles 2 traces the descendants of Judah, highlighting the important families and individuals within the tribe. Apart from this mention in the genealogical record, no further information is provided about Ardon in the biblical text.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Descendant, the last of the three sons of Caleb by his first wife Azubah (1 Chr. 2:18).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 2:18
Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were the sons of Azubah: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.