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And he gave him Achsah his daughter as wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Othniel son of Caleb’s brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it; and he gave him Achsah his daughter as wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, captured it; so he gave him Achsah his daughter as a wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, captured it; so he gave him Achsah his daughter as a wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, captured it; so he gave him Achsah his daughter as a wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, captured it; so he gave him Achsah his daughter as a wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s brother, captured it; so he gave him Achsah his daughter as a wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Othniel son of Caleb’s brother, Kenaz, captured it, and Caleb gave his daughter Achsah to him as a wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Othniel son of Caleb&#8217s brother, Kenaz, captured it, and Caleb gave his daughter Achsah to him as a wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/joshua/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Caleb's nephew Othniel captured Kiriath-Sepher, and Caleb let him marry Achsah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Othniel, son of Caleb's brother Kenaz, captured it. So Caleb gave him his daughter Achsah as a wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Othniel, the son of Caleb's brother Kenaz, captured the city, so Caleb gave him his daughter Achsah in marriage. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Othniel, the son of Caleb's brother Kenaz, captured it, so Caleb gave him his daughter Achsah as his wife. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Othniel son of Caleb?s brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb's brother, captured it, Caleb gave Acsah his daughter to him as a wife. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter as wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter for a wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter as wife. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Othniel son of Kenaz, brother of Caleb, captures it, and he gives his daughter Achsah to him for a wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Othniel son of Kenaz, brother of Caleb, doth capture it, and he giveth to him Achsah his daughter for a wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Othniel, son of Kenaz will take it, the brother of Caleb, and he will give to him Achsah his daughter for a wife.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Othoniel the son of Cenez, the younger brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Axa his daughter to wife. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Othniel, the son of Kenaz, the younger brother of Caleb, seized it. And he gave him Achsah, his daughter, as wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Othniel captured it, the son of Caleb’s brother Kenaz; so Caleb gave him his daughter Achsah in marriage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Othniel son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it; and he gave him his daughter Achsah as wife.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it; and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Athnayel, son of Qanaz, the brother of Kalab, defeated it, and he gave him Aksa his daughter as a wife<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it; and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Gothoniel the son of Chenez the brother of Chaleb took it; and he gave him Ascha his daughter to wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/15-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=3959" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joshua/15.htm">Caleb's Portion and Conquest</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.” <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6274.htm" title="6274: ‘ā·ṯə·nî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- A hero in Isr. From the same as Otnniy and 'el; force of God; Othniel, an Israelite.">So Othniel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3612.htm" title="3612: ḵā·lêḇ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps a form of keleb, or else from the same root in the sense of forcible; Caleb, the name of three Israelites.">of Caleb’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥî (N-msc) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/7073.htm" title="7073: qə·naz (N-proper-ms) -- Probably from an unused root meaning to hunt; hunter; Kenaz, the name of an Edomite and of two Israelites.">Kenaz</a> <a href="/hebrew/3920.htm" title="3920: way·yil·kə·ḏāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3fs) -- To capture, seize, take. A primitive root; to catch; generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose; figuratively, to cohere.">captured the city,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·ten- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and Caleb gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: ḇit·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">his daughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/5915.htm" title="5915: ‘aḵ·sāh (N-proper-fs) -- A daughter of Caleb. Feminine of ekec; anklet; Aksah, an Israelitess.">Acsah</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to him</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: lə·’iš·šāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">in marriage.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>One day Acsah came to Othniel and urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, “What do you desire?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-13.htm">Judges 1:13</a></span><br />So Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Judges 3:9-11</a></span><br />But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them. / The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him. / So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">1 Chronicles 4:13</a></span><br />The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-12.htm">Judges 1:12-15</a></span><br />And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.” / So Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. / One day Acsah came to Othniel and urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, “What do you desire?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-44.htm">1 Samuel 25:44</a></span><br />But Saul had given his daughter Michal, David’s wife, to Palti son of Laish, who was from Gallim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-27.htm">1 Samuel 18:27</a></span><br />David and his men went out and killed two hundred Philistines. He brought their foreskins and presented them as payment in full to become the king’s son-in-law. Then Saul gave his daughter Michal to David in marriage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49-50</a></span><br />Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). / His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-25.htm">1 Samuel 17:25</a></span><br />Now the men of Israel had been saying, “Do you see how this man keeps coming out to defy Israel? To the man who kills him the king will give great riches. And he will give him his daughter in marriage and exempt his father’s house from taxation in Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">1 Samuel 18:17-19</a></span><br />Then Saul said to David, “Here is my older daughter Merab. I will give her to you in marriage. Only be valiant for me and fight the LORD’s battles.” But Saul was thinking, “I need not raise my hand against him; let the hand of the Philistines be against him.” / And David said to Saul, “Who am I, and what is my family or my father’s clan in Israel, that I should become the son-in-law of the king?” / So when it was time to give Saul’s daughter Merab to David, she was given in marriage to Adriel of Meholah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">1 Samuel 25:39-42</a></span><br />On hearing that Nabal was dead, David said, “Blessed be the LORD, who has upheld my cause against the reproach of Nabal and has restrained His servant from evil. For the LORD has brought the wickedness of Nabal down upon his own head.” Then David sent word to Abigail, asking her to become his wife. / When his servants came to Abigail at Carmel, they said, “David has sent us to take you as his wife.” / She arose, bowed facedown, and said, “Here is your servant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-3.htm">1 Samuel 25:3</a></span><br />His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-40.htm">1 Samuel 25:40-42</a></span><br />When his servants came to Abigail at Carmel, they said, “David has sent us to take you as his wife.” / She arose, bowed facedown, and said, “Here is your servant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.” / So Abigail hurried and got on a donkey, and attended by five of her maidens, she followed David’s messengers and became his wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-43.htm">1 Samuel 25:43</a></span><br />David had also married Ahinoam of Jezreel. So she and Abigail were both his wives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-20.htm">1 Samuel 18:20-21</a></span><br />Now Saul’s daughter Michal loved David, and when this was reported to Saul, it pleased him. / “I will give her to David,” Saul thought, “so that she may be a snare to him, and the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” So Saul said to David, “For a second time now you can be my son-in-law.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-28.htm">1 Samuel 18:28</a></span><br />When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.</p><p class="hdg">Othniel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/1-13.htm">Judges 1:13</a></b></br> And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Judges 3:9,11</a></b></br> And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, <i>even</i> Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother… </p><p class="hdg">Kenaz</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/14-6.htm">Joshua 14:6</a></b></br> Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadeshbarnea.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/32-12.htm">Numbers 32:12</a></b></br> Save Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite, and Joshua the son of Nun: for they have wholly followed the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">Achsah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-49.htm">1 Chronicles 2:49</a></b></br> She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb <i>was</i> Achsah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/15-16.htm">Achsah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-16.htm">Acsah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-16.htm">Caleb</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-49.htm">Caleb's</a> <a href="/joshua/10-35.htm">Capture</a> <a href="/joshua/15-16.htm">Captured</a> <a href="/joshua/15-16.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/genesis/36-42.htm">Kenaz</a> <a href="/joshua/15-16.htm">Marriage</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">Othniel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">Oth'ni-El</a> <a href="/joshua/15-16.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/1-12.htm">Achsah</a> <a href="/judges/1-12.htm">Acsah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-18.htm">Caleb</a> <a href="/judges/1-13.htm">Caleb's</a> <a href="/judges/1-8.htm">Capture</a> <a href="/joshua/19-47.htm">Captured</a> <a href="/judges/1-12.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/judges/1-13.htm">Kenaz</a> <a href="/judges/1-12.htm">Marriage</a> <a href="/joshua/15-18.htm">Othniel</a> <a href="/judges/1-13.htm">Oth'ni-El</a> <a href="/judges/1-12.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/15-1.htm">The borders of the lot of Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/15-13.htm">Caleb's portion and conquest</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/15-16.htm">Othniel, for his valour, marries Achsah, Caleb's daughter</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/15-18.htm">She obtains a blessing of her father</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">The cities of Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">63. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/15-63.htm">The Jebusites unconquered</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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He is the son of Kenaz, who is Caleb's brother, making Othniel Caleb's nephew. This familial connection highlights the close-knit nature of the Israelite tribes during the conquest period. Othniel's role as a warrior and leader is further emphasized in the Book of Judges, where he becomes the first judge of Israel (<a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Judges 3:9-11</a>). His capture of the city demonstrates his military prowess and faithfulness to God's command to take possession of the land. The city in question is Debir, also known as Kiriath-sepher, which was a significant Canaanite city. The capture of such a city would have been a strategic victory for the Israelites, contributing to their control over the southern region of Canaan.<p><b>and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage</b><br>Caleb's offer of his daughter Acsah in marriage to the man who captures Debir reflects the cultural practices of the time, where marriages were often arranged to strengthen family alliances and reward bravery. This act also underscores the importance of family loyalty and the continuation of Caleb's lineage through a valiant and faithful warrior like Othniel. Acsah's marriage to Othniel not only solidifies familial ties but also ensures that Caleb's legacy and inheritance are preserved within the tribe of Judah. This marriage can be seen as a type of Christ, where the bride (Acsah) is given to the victorious redeemer (Othniel), symbolizing the church being given to Christ, the ultimate victor.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/o/othniel.htm">Othniel</a></b><br>He is the son of Kenaz and the brother of Caleb. Othniel later becomes the first judge of Israel, known for his bravery and leadership.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/caleb.htm">Caleb</a></b><br>A prominent figure among the Israelites, known for his faithfulness and courage. He was one of the two spies who trusted in God's promise to give Israel the land of Canaan.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/acsah.htm">Acsah</a></b><br>The daughter of Caleb, given in marriage to Othniel as a reward for his conquest of Kiriath-sepher (Debir).<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/k/kenaz.htm">Kenaz</a></b><br>The father of Othniel and brother of Caleb, part of the tribe of Judah.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/k/kiriath-sepher.htm">Kiriath-sepher (Debir)</a></b><br>A city in the territory of Judah, which Othniel captured, leading to his marriage to Acsah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_action.htm">Faith and Action</a></b><br>Othniel's willingness to take on the challenge of capturing Kiriath-sepher demonstrates the importance of combining faith with action. Believers are encouraged to step out in faith, trusting in God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/godly_leadership.htm">Godly Leadership</a></b><br>Othniel's role as a judge highlights the qualities of godly leadership—courage, faithfulness, and reliance on God. Christians are called to develop these traits in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_and_legacy.htm">Family and Legacy</a></b><br>Caleb's decision to give his daughter in marriage to Othniel underscores the significance of family and legacy in biblical times. It encourages believers to consider how their actions and decisions impact future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reward_for_faithfulness.htm">Reward for Faithfulness</a></b><br>The account illustrates that God rewards faithfulness and courage. Believers are reminded that their efforts to follow God's will are not in vain.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_work_in_heaven.htm">What is the identity of the Kenizzites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_identity_of_the_kenizzites.htm">What is the identity of the Kenizzites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_othniel_biblically.htm">Who is Othniel in historical or biblical context?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_justify_offering_a_daughter_as_a_reward.htm">In Joshua 15:16-19, how can we reconcile the moral implications of offering a daughter as a reward for capturing Kiriath-sepher?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The brother of Caleb.</span> The Hebrew does not inform us whether Othniel or Kenaz were Caleb's brother. But the fact (see note on Joshua 14:6) that Caleb was the son of Jephunneh leads to the idea that the latter is meant. Othniel was a valiant and capable commander, as we learn from <a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Judges 3:9</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/15-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So Othniel</span><br /><span class="heb">עָתְנִיאֵ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ṯə·nî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6274.htm">Strong's 6274: </a> </span><span class="str2">Othniel -- a hero in Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Caleb’s</span><br /><span class="heb">כָלֵ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(ḵā·lêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3612.htm">Strong's 3612: </a> </span><span class="str2">Caleb -- a son of Jephunneh and sent by Moses to spy out the land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brother</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Kenaz</span><br /><span class="heb">קְנַ֖ז</span> <span class="translit">(qə·naz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7073.htm">Strong's 7073: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kenaz -- an Edomite, also two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">took it,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיִּלְכְּדָ֛הּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yil·kə·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3920.htm">Strong's 3920: </a> </span><span class="str2">To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Caleb gave</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(way·yit·ten-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his daughter</span><br /><span class="heb">בִתּ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇit·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Acsah</span><br /><span class="heb">עַכְסָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḵ·sāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5915.htm">Strong's 5915: </a> </span><span class="str2">Achsah -- a daughter of Caleb</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to him</span><br /><span class="heb">ל֛וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">in marriage.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאִשָּֽׁה׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’iš·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/15-17.htm">Joshua 15:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/15-17.htm">Joshua 15:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/15-17.htm">Joshua 15:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/15-17.htm">Joshua 15:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/15-17.htm">Joshua 15:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/15-17.htm">Joshua 15:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/15-17.htm">Joshua 15:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/15-17.htm">Joshua 15:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/15-17.htm">Joshua 15:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/15-17.htm">Joshua 15:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/15-17.htm">OT History: Joshua 15:17 Othniel the son of Kenaz the brother (Josh. 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