אַרְדּוֹן (ar.don)
ar.don
Ardon
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Ardon appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded as a son of Caleb within the genealogy of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:18). It serves as a brief but vital link in the family tree that traces the lineage of this prominent tribe through the period of the Exodus.
Lexical sources associate the name with meanings such as "subduer" or "fugitive," though its precise etymology remains debated. As a proper noun, it identifies a specific individual among Caleb’s many children, highlighting the large and significant nature of his household during the wilderness wanderings.
This single occurrence underscores how biblical genealogies preserve the memory of ordinary individuals who contributed to the broader narrative of Israel’s history. Ardon is remembered not for independent deeds, but for his place within a larger familial and tribal identity that would shape the nation’s future.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When you read through the long lists of names in Scripture, it is easy to feel they are merely decorative details. Yet this single mention reveals that God keeps careful records of every individual within His people. Ardon, a son of Caleb, is remembered not for a dramatic miracle, but simply for being part of a faithful family line.
This perspective offers comfort when our own contributions feel small or unnoticed. Your place in the community of faith matters just as much as any public achievement. God values the quiet continuity of generations who remain loyal to Him, weaving their ordinary lives into His grand story of redemption.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Ardon1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/אַרְדּֽוֹן\׃1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 2:18
Caleb the son of Hezron became the father of children by Azubah his wife, and by Jerioth; and these were her sons: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.
This verse places Ardon specifically within Caleb's household, showing how family lineage preserved the identity of Judah during a critical period.