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A Public Blessing
Commentators explain that Joshua's blessing was a public and official act. It not only granted Caleb's request but also served as a prayer for his success against the giants and an encouraging example for the rest of Israel to act with similar faith and courage.
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Joshua
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John Calvin
On Joshua 14:13
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Joshua 14:13
17th Century
Pastor
And Joshua blessed him
By granting him his request, congratulating him upon it, and praying for and wishing him succ…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 14:6–15
17th Century
Minister
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…