Meaning
(1) Father of Caleb (Num 13:6, Num 14:6, Num 14:30, etc.).
According to Nu 13:6, he was of the tribe of Judah; according to 32:12, Jos 14:6, a Kenizzite; the Kenizzites were incorporated in Judah (compare 1Ch 4:13-15).
(2) A son of Jether, an Asherite (1Ch 7:38).