And Joshua blessed him, etc. He prayed so earnestly to show the delight he felt. For it was beneficial, by way of example, to praise his c…

And Joshua blessed him
By granting him his request, congratulating him upon it, and praying for and wishing him succ…

Caleb's request is, Give me this mountain, or Hebron, because it was formerly in God's promise to him, and he would let Israel know how mu…