Gazez, Grandson of Caleb
Who was Gazez, Grandson of Caleb, in the Bible?
Gazez was a member of the tribe of Judah during the Egypt and Wilderness era, identified as the son of Haran and a descendant of Caleb.
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Gazez was a descendant of the tribe of Judah, appearing within the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles. He is specifically identified as the son of Haran. His lineage connects him to the prominent house of Caleb, a major figure in the history of the Judean settlement and tribal identity.
During this period, the chronicler recorded these genealogies to preserve the identity and heritage of the Southern Kingdom of Judah, ensuring that the lines of descent from the patriarchs remained intact for future generations.
Background and Family
The biblical record for Gazez is concise, found exclusively within the genealogical lists of the tribe of Judah in 1 Chronicles 2. Gazez is identified as the son of Haran. Through his father, he is a grandson of Caleb (specifically through Caleb’s concubine, Ephah). The lineage provided in 1 Chronicles 2:46 notes that Ephah bore Haran, Moza, and a son also named Gazez, but it explicitly clarifies that "Haran was the father of Gazez."
This placement within the house of Caleb indicates that Gazez belonged to one of the most influential and landed families within the tribe of Judah. The Calebites held significant territory, particularly around Hebron.
Major Life Events
There are no specific biographical events, speeches, or actions recorded for Gazez in the biblical text. His inclusion in the Holy Scriptures serves a purely genealogical purpose. Such records were essential for administrative and religious stability. Being named in these chronicles suggests that Gazez was a recognized head of a family or a significant link in the Judean line that survived the transitions of the kingdom.
Relationship to Other Biblical Figures
Gazez is defined primarily by his immediate kin. He is the son of Haran and the grandson of Caleb. His grandfather, Caleb, is a monumental figure in Israelite history, known for his faithfulness as one of the twelve spies. While Gazez himself does not perform recorded deeds of his own, his identity is inextricably linked to the legacy of the Calebite clan. He shared his household with his father’s brothers, Moza and the elder Gazez, representing the expansion of the family tree during the monarchy.
Spiritual Significance
The theological significance of Gazez lies in the preservation of the Judean line. For the chronicler, every name in the genealogy was a testament to God’s faithfulness in maintaining the house of Israel according to His promises. By including Gazez, the text affirms that even the less prominent members of the tribe of Judah were known and recorded, contributing to the continuity that would eventually lead to the Davidic line and the promised Messiah. His presence in the text reinforces the biblical theme that every individual has a place within the unfolding history of redemption.
His inclusion in the genealogical record of 1 Chronicles 2:46 serves to validate the heritage of the Calebite clan, ensuring that the legal and ancestral lines remained clear during a period of political upheaval. Theologically, his mention underscores the importance of every individual within the covenant community of Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the father of Gazez?
Gazez was the son of Haran, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 2:46.
Which tribe did Gazez belong to?
Gazez was a member of the Tribe of Judah.
Who was Gazez's famous grandfather?
Gazez was the grandson of Caleb, the famous explorer and leader from the tribe of Judah.
In which book of the Bible is Gazez mentioned?
Gazez is mentioned once in the Old Testament, in 1 Chronicles 2:46.
Family & Relationships
Parents
Haran, Son of CalebFather1 Chronicles 2:46Stated
Gazez, Grandson of CalebThis page
Hur of the Tribe of JudahBrotherExodus 17:10Inferred
Reconstructed through Caleb and Moza: 1 Chronicles 2:19 ties Hur to Caleb; 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Caleb to Moza; 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Moza to Gazez. No verse states the brother link between Hur and Gazez directly.Evidence: Exodus 17:10
Acsah, Daughter of Caleb ben HezronSister1 Chronicles 2:46Inferred
No verse names Achsah and Gazez together; the brother link is carried from the surrounding genealogy and is not stated in Scripture.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:46
ArdonBrother1 Chronicles 2:18Inferred
Reconstructed through Moza and Caleb: 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Gazez to Moza; 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Moza to Caleb; 1 Chronicles 2:18 ties Caleb to Ardon (itself an inferred link). No verse states the brother link between Gazez and Ardon directly.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:18
GeshanBrother1 Chronicles 2:46Inferred
No verse names Geshan and Gazez together; the brother link is carried from the surrounding genealogy and is not stated in Scripture.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:46
JesherBrother1 Chronicles 2:18Inferred
Reconstructed through Caleb and Moza: 1 Chronicles 2:18 ties Jesher to Caleb (itself an inferred link); 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Caleb to Moza; 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Moza to Gazez. No verse states the brother link between Jesher and Gazez directly.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:18
Jotham, Son of JahdaiBrother1 Chronicles 2:46Inferred
No verse names Jotham and Gazez together; the brother link is carried from the surrounding genealogy and is not stated in Scripture.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:46
Mesha, Son of CalebBrother1 Chronicles 2:42Inferred
Reconstructed through Moza and Caleb: 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Gazez to Moza; 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Moza to Caleb; 1 Chronicles 2:42 ties Caleb to Mesha. No verse states the brother link between Gazez and Mesha directly.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:42
Moza, Son of CalebBrother1 Chronicles 2:46Stated
Pelet, Son of JahdaiBrother1 Chronicles 2:46Inferred
No verse names Pelet and Gazez together; the brother link is carried from the surrounding genealogy and is not stated in Scripture.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:46
RegemBrother1 Chronicles 2:43Inferred
No verse names Regem and Gazez together; the brother link is carried from the surrounding genealogy and is not stated in Scripture.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:43
Shaaph, Son of CalebBrother1 Chronicles 2:46Inferred
Reconstructed through Moza and Caleb: 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Gazez to Moza; 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Moza to Caleb; 1 Chronicles 2:49 ties Caleb to Shaaph. No verse states the brother link between Gazez and Shaaph directly.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:46
Shaaph, Son of JahdaiBrother1 Chronicles 2:46Inferred
Reconstructed through Caleb and Moza: 1 Chronicles 2:49 ties Shaaph to Caleb; 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Caleb to Moza; 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Moza to Gazez. No verse states the brother link between Shaaph and Gazez directly.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:46
SheberBrother1 Chronicles 2:46Inferred
Reconstructed through Caleb and Moza: 1 Chronicles 2:48 ties Sheber to Caleb; 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Caleb to Moza; 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Moza to Gazez. No verse states the brother link between Sheber and Gazez directly.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:46
ShevaBrother1 Chronicles 2:46Inferred
Reconstructed through Moza and Caleb: 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Gazez to Moza; 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Moza to Caleb; 1 Chronicles 2:49 ties Caleb to Sheva. No verse states the brother link between Gazez and Sheva directly.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:46
Shobab, Son of CalebBrother1 Chronicles 2:18Inferred
Reconstructed through Moza and Caleb: 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Gazez to Moza; 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Moza to Caleb; 1 Chronicles 2:18 ties Caleb to Shobab (itself an inferred link). No verse states the brother link between Gazez and Shobab directly.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:18
TirhanahBrother1 Chronicles 2:46Inferred
Reconstructed through Moza and Caleb: 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Gazez to Moza; 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Moza to Caleb; 1 Chronicles 2:48 ties Caleb to Tirhanah. No verse states the brother link between Gazez and Tirhanah directly.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:46
Connected Figures
Family
Father · 1 Chronicles 2:46
A member of the tribe of Judah, Haran was the son of Caleb and Ephah, and the father of Gazez during the period of Israel's growth.
Brother · Exodus 17:10
A prominent leader of the tribe of Judah who supported Moses' hands during the battle against Amalek and served as a temporary leader of Israel.
Sister · 1 Chronicles 2:46
A daughter of Caleb, son of Hezron, belonging to the tribe of Judah during the period of the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.
Brother · 1 Chronicles 2:18
A descendant of Judah through the line of Caleb and a member of the generation that experienced the transition from the Egyptian sojourn to the wilderness wanderings.
Brother · 1 Chronicles 2:46
A descendant of the tribe of Judah listed among the sons of Jahdai in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.
Egypt and WildernessFirst: 1 Chronicles 2:4710 versesTribal leader or head of householdJudah
Brother · 1 Chronicles 2:18
Jesher was a descendant of Judah and the first-named son of Caleb, son of Hezron, and his wife Azubah.
Brother · 1 Chronicles 2:46
A member of the tribe of Judah and descendant of Caleb, listed as the second son of Jahdai in the genealogical records of the Egypt and Wilderness era.
Brother · 1 Chronicles 2:42
Mesha was the firstborn son of Caleb ben Hezron within the tribe of Judah during the era of the Egyptian Sojourn and Wilderness.
Egypt and WildernessFirst: 1 Chronicles 2:4210 versesProgenitorJudah
Brother · 1 Chronicles 2:46
Moza was a descendant of the tribe of Judah, the son of the prominent leader Caleb and his concubine Ephah.
Brother · 1 Chronicles 2:46
A descendant of Judah through the line of Caleb who is listed among the six sons of Jahdai in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.
Brother · 1 Chronicles 2:43
A member of the Tribe of Judah listed in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles during the Egypt and Wilderness era.
Brother · 1 Chronicles 2:46
Shaaph was a descendant of Judah through the line of Caleb and the recognized progenitor of the inhabitants of Madmannah.
Categories
Mentions by Book
- Exodus1
- 1 Chronicles9
Scripture References
All 10 indexed verses, in canonical order, from the Berean Standard Bible.
Exodus · 1
- Exodus 17:10Partial
Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.
Cited as evidence on a family card; added so References, Key Verses and Mentions by Book share one index.
1 Chronicles · 9
- 1 Chronicles 2:18Partial
Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were the sons of Azubah: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.
Cited as evidence on a family card; added so References, Key Verses and Mentions by Book share one index.
- 1 Chronicles 2:42Partial
The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and Mareshah his second son, who was the father of Hebron.
Cited as evidence on a family card; added so References, Key Verses and Mentions by Book share one index.
- 1 Chronicles 2:43Partial
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.
Cited as evidence on a family card; added so References, Key Verses and Mentions by Book share one index.
- 1 Chronicles 2:44Partial
Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.
Cited as evidence on a family card; added so References, Key Verses and Mentions by Book share one index.
- 1 Chronicles 2:45Partial
The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Beth-zur.
Cited as evidence on a family card; added so References, Key Verses and Mentions by Book share one index.
- 1 Chronicles 2:46Partial
Caleb’s concubine Ephah was the mother of Haran, Moza, and Gazez. Haran was the father of Gazez.
- 1 Chronicles 2:47Partial
The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.
Cited as evidence on a family card; added so References, Key Verses and Mentions by Book share one index.
- 1 Chronicles 2:48Partial
Caleb’s concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah.
Cited as evidence on a family card; added so References, Key Verses and Mentions by Book share one index.
- 1 Chronicles 2:49Partial
She was also the mother of Shaaph father of Madmannah, and of Sheva father of Machbenah and Gibea. Caleb’s daughter was Acsah.
Cited as evidence on a family card; added so References, Key Verses and Mentions by Book share one index.
Others Named Gazez
Compare all 2 bearers →Gazez, Son of Caleb1 Chronicles 2:46
Gazez, Son of Caleb, was a member of the tribe of Judah, born to Caleb and his concubine Ephah during the period of the Egyptian sojourn and wilderness.