Othniel Conquers the City of Debir (JDG 1:11-15)

[1:11] From there the men of Judah marched against the city of Debir, at that time called Kiriath Sepher.

[1:12] One of them, called Caleb, said, “I will give my daughter Achsah in marriage to the man who succeeds in capturing Kiriath Sepher.”

[1:13] Othniel, the son of Caleb's younger brother Kenaz, captured the city, so Caleb gave him his daughter Achsah in marriage.

[1:14] On the wedding day Othniel urged her to ask her father for a field. She got down from her donkey, and Caleb asked her what she wanted.

[1:15] She answered, “I want some water holes. The land you have given me is in the dry country.” So Caleb gave her the upper and lower springs.

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