דברי הימים א, פרק ד׳, פסוק ט״ז

Tracing ancient family trees often reveals hidden complexities, especially when names blur the lines of identity. The true identity of Jehallelel is a subject of debate, and solving this mystery completely shifts the understanding of the surrounding family lineage. One perspective views Jehallelel as a man, specifically identifying him as Naam from the preceding generational record. In this view, he was simply an individual known by two different names [רלב״ג].

However, an entirely different approach suggests that Jehallelel was actually a woman, specifically the second wife of Caleb [מלבי״ם]. According to this understanding, Ziph, Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel are her direct offspring. This interpretation also expands the scope of her family far beyond a single mention. It asserts that the individuals listed in the immediate continuation of the family record are also her children, culminating in a remarkable moment where she conceived and gave birth to triplets all at once.