Son of Caleb and his concubine Maacah
Sheber
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 2:48.
שֶׁ֫בֶרSheber
The name means “breaking; hope.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Caleb
- Mother
- Maacah
- Brothers and sisters
- Hur, Jesher, Shobab, Ardon, Mesha, Haran, Moza, Gazez, Tirhanah, Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, Shaaph, Shaaph, Sheva, Achsah
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Sheber Written by AI
Sheber, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:48, was one of the sons of Caleb, a prominent figure in the tribe of Judah, born to his concubine Maacah. Sheber is listed among Caleb's descendants in the genealogy of Judah, which traces the lineage of the tribe from its early ancestors. The text does not provide any further details about Sheber's life, his role within the tribe, or any specific achievements. His mention in the genealogy serves to highlight the importance of family lineage and the recording of descendants in the biblical narrative. The inclusion of Sheber, along with his brothers, in the list of Caleb's sons born to his concubine Maacah, also sheds light on the social and familial practices of the time, where it was not uncommon for men to have multiple wives and concubines.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 2:48
Caleb’s concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.