Joshua 15:14 web — Caleb drove out the three sons of Anak: Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak.

World English Bible

"Caleb drove out the three sons of Anak: Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak."

— Joshua 15:14, World English Bible

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Joshua 15 — Context

11

and the border went out to the side of Ekron northward; and the border extended to Shikkeron, and passed along to Mount Baalah, and went out at Jabneel; and the goings out of the border were at the sea.

12

The west border was to the shore of the great sea. This is the border of the children of Judah according to their families.

13

To Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a portion among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of Yahweh to Joshua, even Kiriath Arba, named after the father of Anak (the same is Hebron).

14

Caleb drove out the three sons of Anak: Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak.

15

He went up against the inhabitants of Debir: now the name of Debir before was Kiriath Sepher.

16

Caleb said, "He who strikes Kiriath Sepher, and takes it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter as wife."

17

Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter as wife.

Joshua 15:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 15:14 say?
Joshua 15:14 in the World English Bible reads: “Caleb drove out the three sons of Anak: Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak.”
Where is Joshua 15:14 in the Bible?
Joshua 15:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 15, verse 14.
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 15:14.
What translation should I read Joshua 15:14 in?
Joshua 15:14 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 15:14?
Joshua 15:14 reads (WEB): “Caleb drove out the three sons of Anak: Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, the children 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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