Leader · Old Testament
The Story of Caleb
Also: Kalebu (Kiswahili)
One of the twelve spies who, with Joshua, trusted the LORD and later received Hebron.
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Introduction
Caleb son of Jephunneh, of Judah, was one of the twelve spies. He urged Israel to go up and take the land, and the LORD said he had followed him fully. Numbers 13:6Numbers 13:30Numbers 14:24
At 85 he asked Joshua for the hill country of Hebron and received it. Joshua 14:6–15
Life at a glance
- Family
- Son of Jephunneh, of the tribe of Judah Numbers 13:6
- Inheritance
- Hebron Joshua 14:13–14
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The faithful report
Numbers 13:30 · Numbers 14:6–9
When the spies return, Caleb quiets the people and says they can certainly take the land; with Joshua he pleads with Israel not to rebel.
Receives Hebron
Joshua 14:6–15 · Joshua 15:13–19
At 85 Caleb reminds Joshua of Moses' promise and receives Hebron; he drives out the Anakim and gives his daughter Achsah to Othniel.
Mentioned across the Bible
Later passages that recall, mention or interpret Caleb. These are not new events in the person’s lifetime.
Later recollection
Family and relationships
- JoshuaFellow spyNumbers 14:6
- MosesConnected: One of the twelve spies he sent of CalebNumbers 13:6Numbers 14:6–9
Books associated with Caleb
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Themes and study
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Faithfulness
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