Joshua 15:16

And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjathsepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Joshua 15:16

BSB

And Caleb said, "To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage."

AKJV

And Caleb said, He that smites Kirjathsepher, and takes it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.

CPDV

And Caleb said, "Whoever will have struck down Kiriath-Sepher, and will have seized it, I will give to him Achsah, my daughter, as wife."

ERV

And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kiriath-sepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.

NHEB

Caleb said, "He who strikes Kiriath Sepher, and takes it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter as wife."

SMT

And Caleb will say, Who will smite the City of the Book and take it, and I gave to him Achsah my daughter for a wife.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Joshua 15:16

AndCalebH3612Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbHethatsmitethH5221Verb Kirjath-sepherH7158NeuterandtakethH3920VerbittohimwillIgiveH5414Verb AchsahH5915Proper Name FemininemydaughterH1323towifeH802Noun Feminine

Commentary for Joshua 15:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Joshua 15:16

Summary

Caleb offers daughter marriage as military incentive

Place

Debir

Event

Caleb's marriage offer announced

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400-1200 BC