Man living before Israel's Monarchy
Iru was a son of Caleb, along with his brothers Elah and Naam.
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Iru is mentioned in 1Ch.4.15 as one of the sons of Caleb, son of Jephunneh. He is listed along with his brothers Elah and Naam. The passage is part of a genealogy tracing the descendants of Judah. No other details are provided about Iru's life or family. As a son of Caleb, he was from the tribe of Judah and lived during the period of Israel's settlement in Canaan.
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(watch), the eldest son of the great Caleb son of Jephunneh. (1 Chronicles 4:15) (B.C. 1451.)
I'RU (watch),the eldest son of Caleb, the faithful spy. 1 Chr 3:15.
I'RU (watch),the eldest son of Caleb, the faithful spy. 1 Chr 3:15.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5900
The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz.
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