Joshua 15:17 bbe — And Othniel, the son of Kenaz, Caleb's brother, took it: so he gave him his daughter Achsah for his wife.

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"And Othniel, the son of Kenaz, Caleb's brother, took it: so he gave him his daughter Achsah for his wife."

— Joshua 15:17, Bible in Basic English

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Joshua 15 — Context

14

And the three sons of Anak, Sheshai and Ahiman and Talmai, the children of Anak, were forced out from there by Caleb.

15

From there he went up against the people of Debir: (now the name of Debir before that was Kiriath-sepher.)

16

And Caleb said, I will give Achsah, my daughter, as wife to the man who overcomes Kiriath-sepher and takes it.

17

And Othniel, the son of Kenaz, Caleb's brother, took it: so he gave him his daughter Achsah for his wife.

18

Now when she came to him, he put into her mind the idea of requesting a field from her father: and she got down from her ass; and Caleb said to her, What is it?

19

And she said, Give me a blessing; because you have put me in dry south-land, now give me springs of water. So he gave her the higher spring and the lower spring.

20

This is the heritage of the tribe of Judah, by their families.

Joshua 15:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 15:17 say?
Joshua 15:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Othniel, the son of Kenaz, Caleb's brother, took it: so he gave him his daughter Achsah for his wife.”
Where is Joshua 15:17 in the Bible?
Joshua 15:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 15, verse 17.
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 15:17.
What translation should I read Joshua 15:17 in?
Joshua 15:17 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 15:17?
Joshua 15:17 reads (BBE): “And Othniel, the son of Kenaz, Caleb's brother, took it: so he gave him his daughter Achsah for his wife.” 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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