CALEB
1. Son of Jephunneh, of the tribe of Judah, who was sent, with one man from each of the other tribes, to search out the promised land, Numbers 1:13-14. Of all the twelve, Caleb and Joshua acted the part of true and faithful men; and they only, of all the grown men of Israel, were permitted to enter Canaan, Numbers 1:14-24, Numbers 1:14; Numbers 1:26. He was one of the princes appointed to divide the conquered territory among the tribes, Numbers 34:19. Hebron was given to him as a reward of his fidelity, according to the promise of God, Deuteronomy 1:36; Joshua 1:14-15. Though eighty-five years old, he still retained his vigor, and soon drove out the Anakim from his inheritance. He gave a portion also with his daughter Achsah to Othniel his nephew, who had earned the reward by his valor in the capture of Debir, Joshua 1:15-19; Joshua 1:21. This region was for some time called by his name, 1 Samuel 30:14.
2. Son of Hor, whose children people the country about Bethlehem, etc., 1 Chronicles 1:2-55.