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a hole, as of a viper, etc. (1.) A son of Caleb (1 Chronicles 2:19, 50; 4:1, 4; comp. 2 Chronicles 1:5). (2.) The husband of Miriam, Moses’ sister (Exodus 17:10-12). He was associated with Aaron in charge of the people when Moses was absent on Sinai (Exodus 24:14). He was probably of the tribe of Judah, and grandfather of Bezaleel (Exodus 31:2; 35:30; 1 Chronicles 2:19). (3.) One of the five princes of Midian who were defeated and slain by the Israelites under the command of Phinehas (Numbers 31:8).

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