Joshua 15:15-17

15 And he went up from there against the inhabitants of Debir. 1Now the name of Debir formerly was Kiriath-sepher.
16 And Caleb said, "Whoever strikes Kiriath-sepher and captures it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter as wife."
17 2And Othniel the son of Kenaz, 3the brother of Caleb, captured it. And he gave him Achsah his daughter as wife.

Joshua 15:15-17 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO JOSHUA 15

In this chapter are related the boundaries of the lot of the tribe of Judah, Jos 15:1-12; and the assignment of Hebron to Caleb, from whence he drove out the giants, and of Debir, which was taken by Othniel his brother, to whom, on that account, he gave his daughter in marriage, who made a further request to her father, which was granted, Jos 15:13-19; and then follows an account of the several cities by name, which fell to the tribe of Judah, Jos 15:20-63.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Judges 1:11; [ver. 49]
  • 2. See Judges 1:13
  • 3. See Joshua 14:6, 13
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