Judges 1:15 Meaning and Explanation
“And she said unto him, Give me a blessing: for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And Caleb gave her the upper springs and the nether springs.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Achsah asks for springs of water to go with her dry southern land, and Caleb grants her both upper and lower springs.
What Does Judges 1:15 Mean?
Achsah makes her request plain: she has been given land in the dry south, so she asks for springs of water to make it fruitful. Caleb, generous as ever, grants her both the upper and the lower springs, giving more than the bare minimum and ensuring her inheritance can flourish.
There is gentle wisdom in this exchange. Achsah asks for a blessing, knowing that land without water cannot sustain life, and her father answers abundantly. The picture of a child confidently seeking good from a father who delights to give has long stirred reflection on how God's people may come to their Father, asking not timidly but trustingly, and finding Him generous beyond the request. Springs of living water became a cherished image of the life He supplies.
Judges 1:15 in the Original Language
berakah (בְּרָכָה), 'blessing' -- a gift that brings favor, prosperity, and flourishing life.
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What does Judges 1:15 mean?
Achsah asks for springs of water to go with her dry southern land, and Caleb grants her both upper and lower springs.