Joshua 15:15 asv — And he went up thence against the inhabitants of Debir: now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher.

American Standard Version

"And he went up thence against the inhabitants of Debir: now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher. "

— Joshua 15:15, American Standard Version

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Joshua 15 — Context

12

And the west border was to the great sea, and the border thereof. This is the border of the children of Judah round about according to their families.

13

And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a portion among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of Jehovah to Joshua, even Kiriath-arba, which Arba was the father of Anak (the same is Hebron).

14

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

15

And he went up thence against the inhabitants of Debir: now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher.

16

And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kiriath-sepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.

17

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

18

And it came to pass, when she came unto him, that she moved him to ask of her father a field: and she alighted from off her ass; and Caleb said, What wouldest thou?

Joshua 15:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 15:15 say?
Joshua 15:15 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he went up thence against the inhabitants of Debir: now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher. ”
Where is Joshua 15:15 in the Bible?
Joshua 15:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 15, verse 15.
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 15:15.
What translation should I read Joshua 15:15 in?
Joshua 15:15 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 15:15?
Joshua 15:15 reads (ASV): “And he went up thence against the inhabitants of Debir: now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher. ” 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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