People of the Bible · Tribe of Judah

Jesher, son of Caleb

The name Jesher means “right; singing.” Jesher is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in 1 Chronicles 2:18.

Family of Jesher

Who was Jesher?

Uprightness, the first of the three sons of Caleb by Azubah (1 Chr. 2:18).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Jesher

  • 1 Chronicles 2:18

    And Caleb the son of Hezron begat children of Azubah his wife, and of Jerioth: her sons are these; Jesher, and Shobab, and Ardon.