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Joshua 15:13

Joshua 15:13
And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah,.... That is, Joshua gave it to him. This account is inserted before the cities in the lot of the tribe of Judah were…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

And unto Caleb - he gave a part - See the notes on Jos 14:14, etc.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Joshua 15:13-19

The historian seems pleased with every occasion to make mention of Caleb and to do him honour, because he had honoured God in following him fully. Observe,

I. The grant Joshua made him of the mountain…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Joshua 15:13-19

The Request of Achsah, Daughter of Caleb

13. And unto Caleb This section, from Jos 15:13-19, is repeated with slight alterations almost verbatim in Jdg 1:10-20. The two sections are probably derived…

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