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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Gill's Exposition
And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it,.... The relation of Othniel to Caleb is a little intricate, and, as it is understood, occasions objections to the marriage of Caleb's…
Barnes' Notes
Othniel was probably Caleb’s younger brother; the expression “son of Kenaz” being only an equivalent for the “Kenezite” Jos 14:6.
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…
Cambridge Bible
Othniel the son of Kenaz The younger brother of Caleb (comp. Jdg 1:13; Jdg 3:9; 1Ch 4:13). But it is not certain from these passages whether Kenaz was his father, or, as some think, the more remote…
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