Lexical Summary Kelub: Kelub Original Word: כְּלוּב Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Chelub The same as klub; Kelub, the name of two Israelites -- Chelub. see HEBREW klub NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as keleb Definition two Isr. NASB Translation Chelub (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs כְּלוּב proper name, masculine 1. a name in Judah 1 Chronicles 4:11, ᵐ5 Ξαλεβ (according to WeGentib. 20, Hist. 218 = כָּלֵב בֶּןֿ חֶזְרוֺן; read also for כַּרְמִי 1 Chronicles 4:1). 2 father of one of David's officers, according to 1 Chronicles 27:26 (ᵐ5 Ξοβουδ, A Ξαλουβ, ᵐ5L Ξαλουβ). Topical Lexicon Overview Strong’s Hebrew 3620 designates the proper name Kelub, a little–known Judahite appearing only twice in the Old Testament. Though brief, the mentions of Kelub contribute to Scripture’s larger themes of covenant continuity, the sanctity of land stewardship, and God’s regard for obscure yet faithful individuals within Israel’s story. Occurrences in Scripture • 1 Chronicles 4:11 – “Kelub the brother of Shuhah was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.” Role in Judah’s Genealogy The Chronicler places Kelub within Judah’s line, identifying him as Shuhah’s brother and the progenitor of Mehir and, subsequently, Eshton. These Judahite lists were compiled after the exile to reaffirm Israel’s roots in the land promised to Abraham. Kelub’s inclusion underlines that even peripheral families were preserved in the Spirit-inspired record, emphasizing God’s meticulous faithfulness to every branch of the covenant family (compare Nehemiah 7:5). Connection to Agricultural Administration In David’s military-civil organization (1 Chronicles 27), Kelub’s son Ezri oversees those “who tilled the soil.” This appointment indicates that Kelub’s household possessed experience and credibility in agriculture. By linking Kelub to land cultivation, the text quietly reinforces the mandate first given in Eden (Genesis 2:15) and later encoded in Israel’s agrarian laws (Leviticus 25). The service of Ezri, and by extension his father’s legacy, helped secure the nation’s food supply and economic stability during David’s reign. Historical and Ministry Significance 1. Affirmation of Ordinary Faithfulness Kelub never performs a notable exploit, yet his lineage supports Judahite settlement and royal administration. Scripture thereby dignifies ordinary vocation—genealogical continuity and farm management—as integral to God’s redemptive program. 2. Illustration of Covenant Land Theology The Chronicler’s placement of Kelub inside Judah and beside agricultural service foregrounds the covenant link between people and land. Stewarding the soil in obedience to covenant law enabled blessing (Deuteronomy 28:1-12); neglect invited judgment (Haggai 1:9-11). Kelub’s household stands on the positive side of that equation. 3. Foreshadowing the Messiah’s Humble Line Matthew later highlights comparable quiet figures in Jesus Christ’s genealogy (Matthew 1). Kelub thus anticipates the Lord’s pattern of working through humble, often forgotten families to bring forth His ultimate King. Lessons for Contemporary Ministry • God values hidden labor. Congregational and community life rely on many “Kelubs” whose diligence is largely unnoticed yet indispensable. Related Biblical Themes Genealogies of Judah (1 Chronicles 2–4); Davidic administrative structure (1 Chronicles 27); Theology of land stewardship (Leviticus 25; Deuteronomy 28); The value of unnamed or lesser-known servants (Romans 16). Summary Kelub stands as a minor yet meaningful figure whose brief appearance highlights the interweaving of family heritage, everyday labor, and covenant fidelity. His account echoes the biblical assurance that the Lord records every act of faithful service, however uncelebrated, in the unfolding of His redemptive history. Forms and Transliterations וּכְל֥וּב וכלוב כְּלֽוּב׃ כלוב׃ kə·lūḇ kəlūḇ keLuv ū·ḵə·lūḇ ucheLuv ūḵəlūḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:11 HEB: וּכְל֥וּב אֲחִֽי־ שׁוּחָ֖ה NAS: Chelub the brother of Shuhah KJV: And Chelub the brother of Shuah INT: Chelub the brother of Shuhah 1 Chronicles 27:26 2 Occurrences |
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