Joshua 15:16 Meaning and Explanation
“And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjathsepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.”
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Read Full Chapter →Caleb offers his daughter Achsah in marriage to whoever conquers Kirjath-sepher.
What Does Joshua 15:16 Mean?
Caleb sets a challenge before the army: the man who strikes and captures Kiriath-sepher will receive his daughter Achsah as his wife. He seeks for his daughter a husband of courage and faith, one willing to risk himself for the cause of God's people.
Caleb's promise binds a reward to a deed of faith and valor. He desires not wealth or rank for his daughter but proven character. The blessings God holds out are likewise joined to wholehearted obedience, and what is won through faithful courage becomes a lasting inheritance.
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What does Joshua 15:16 mean?
Caleb offers his daughter Achsah in marriage to whoever conquers Kirjath-sepher.