Joshua 15:13 net — Caleb son of Jephunneh was assigned Kiriath Arba(that is Hebron) within the tribe of Judah, according to the LORD’s ins…

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"Caleb son of Jephunneh was assigned Kiriath Arba(that is Hebron) within the tribe of Judah, according to the LORD’s instructions to Joshua.(Arba was the father of Anak.)"

— Joshua 15:13, NET Bible

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Joshua 15 — Context

10

It then turned from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, crossed to the slope of Mount Jearim on the north(that is Kesalon), descended to Beth Shemesh, and crossed to Timnah.

11

It then extended to the slope of Ekron to the north, went toward Shikkeron, crossed to Mount Baalah, extended to Jabneel, and ended at the sea.

12

The western border was the Mediterranean Sea. These were the borders of the tribe of Judah and its clans.

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Caleb son of Jephunneh was assigned Kiriath Arba(that is Hebron) within the tribe of Judah, according to the LORD’s instructions to Joshua.(Arba was the father of Anak.)

14

Caleb drove out from there three Anakites– Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, descendants of Anak.

15

From there he attacked the people of Debir.(Debir used to be called Kiriath Sepher.)

16

Caleb said,“To the man who attacks and captures Kiriath Sepher I will give my daughter Achsah as a wife.”

Joshua 15:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 15:13 say?
Joshua 15:13 in the NET Bible reads: “Caleb son of Jephunneh was assigned Kiriath Arba(that is Hebron) within the tribe of Judah, according to the LORD’s instructions to Joshua.(Arba was the father of Anak.)”
Where is Joshua 15:13 in the Bible?
Joshua 15:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 15, verse 13.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 15:13.
What translation should I read Joshua 15:13 in?
Joshua 15:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 15:13?
Joshua 15:13 reads (NET): “Caleb son of Jephunneh was assigned Kiriath Arba(that is Hebron) within the tribe of Judah, according to the LORD’s instructions to Joshua.(Arba was the father of Anak.)” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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