Who was Hezron in the Bible?

What does the Bible say about Hezron?

Hezron was the son of Perez and the grandson of Judah, as recorded in Gen.46.12, Num.26.21, and 1Ch.2.5. He was born in Canaan and was one of the 70 members of Jacob's household who migrated to Egypt during the time of Joseph. Hezron's descendants formed a clan within the tribe of Judah, known as the Hezronites (Num.26.6, 21). Hezron is mentioned in the genealogy of King David in Rut.4.18-19 and 1Ch.2.9-25. He is also listed in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in Mat.1.3 and Luk.3.33, emphasizing his importance in the lineage of the Messiah. According to 1Ch.2.18-25, Hezron had several children, including Jerahmeel, Ram (the ancestor of King David), and Caleb. He married the daughter of Machir, the father of Gilead, in his old age and had a son named Segub, who became the father of Jair. As a descendant of Judah and an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ, Hezron played a significant role in the history of Israel and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.

Where does Hezron appear in the Bible?

Hezron is referenced in 11 verses across 4 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

• 1 Chronicles 2:5
• 1 Chronicles 2:9
• 1 Chronicles 2:18
• 1 Chronicles 2:21
• 1 Chronicles 2:24
• 1 Chronicles 2:25
• 1 Chronicles 4:1
• Luke 3:33
• Numbers 26:21
• Ruth 4:18
• Ruth 4:19

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Hezron.