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Joshua 15

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 15 of 24

1 And the lot for the tribe of the sons of Judah for their families was to the border of Edom, the wilderness of Zin southward, in the extreme south.

2 And their south border was from the end of the Salt Sea, from the bay that looked southward.

3 And it went out southward to the ascent of Akrabbim, and passed on to Zin, and went up on the south of Kadesh-barnea, and passed to Hezron, and went up toward Adar, and turned toward Karkaa,

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Chapter Summary

The borders of the lot of Judah. 13 Caleb's portion and conquest. 16 Othniel has Achsah, Caleb's daughter, to wife. 21 The cities of Judah. 63 The Jebusites not conquered.

Key Hebrew Words

נַחֲלַ֛ת possession H5159 · TWOT 1342a
מִצְרַ֔יִם Egypt H4714 · TWOT 1235
תַּחְתִּיּֽוֹת lower H8482 · TWOT 2504b
שֶׁ֖בַע Beer-shebah H884 · TWOT 194c
עָרֵ֣י excitement H5892 · TWOT 1587a

People & Context

The Lot for the Tribe of Judah

The first lot is cast for Judah, and its extensive borders are defined, reaching to the border of Edom, the Salt Sea, and the Great Sea.

Caleb Dispossesses the Anakim

Caleb takes his portion in Hebron and dispossesses the three sons of Anak: Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai.

Othniel Captures Debir

Caleb offers his daughter Achsah as a wife to whoever captures Debir (City of Sepher). Othniel captures it and receives Achsah.

Timeline

The Lot for the Tribe of Judah

The first lot is cast for Judah, and its extensive borders are defined, reaching to the border of Edom, the Salt Sea, and the Great Sea.

Joshua 15:1-12
Caleb Dispossesses the Anakim

Caleb takes his portion in Hebron and dispossesses the three sons of Anak: Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai.

Joshua 15:13-14
Othniel Captures Debir

Caleb offers his daughter Achsah as a wife to whoever captures Debir (City of Sepher). Othniel captures it and receives Achsah.

Joshua 15:15-17

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