Joshua 15:17

And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.

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Other Translations for Joshua 15:17

BSB

So Othniel son of Caleb's brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage.

AKJV

And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.

CPDV

And Othniel, the son of Kenaz, the younger brother of Caleb, seized it. And he gave him Achsah, his daughter, as wife.

ERV

And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.

NHEB

Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter as wife.

SMT

And Othniel, son of Kenaz will take it, the brother of Caleb, and he will give to him Achsah his daughter for a wife.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Joshua 15:17

AndOthnielH6274Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofKenazH7073Proper Name MasculinethebrotherH251Noun MasculineofCalebH3612Proper Name Masculine tookH3920VerbitandhegaveH5414VerbhimAchsahH5915Proper Name FemininehisdaughterH1323towifeH802Noun Feminine

Commentary for Joshua 15:17

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Overview of Joshua 15:17

Summary

Young warrior captures city, wins promised bride

Place

Debir, Kirjathsepher

Event

Othniel conquers city, marries Achsah

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400-1200 BC