Now then, give me this hill country about which the Lord spoke on that day, for you heard on that day that Anakim were there, with great fortified cities; perhaps the Lord will be with me, and I will drive them out just as the Lord has spoken.”

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The Anakims had in the course of Joshua’s campaigns in the south been expelled from “this mountain,” that is, the mountain country around Hebron, b…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the Lord spoke
in that day
The mountainous…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…