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To Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a portion among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of Yahweh to Joshua, even Kiriath-arba, [which Arba was] the father of Anak (the same is Hebron).

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Faith in Unseen Promises

John Calvin highlights that Caleb received a grant for land he did not yet physically possess. This demonstrates true faith: resting content in God's promise even before it is fully realized. For believers, this serves as a powerful model for trusting God's word over our present, challenging circumstances.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 15:13–19

19th Century

Bishop

And to Caleb ... This paragraph also occurs in Judges 1:10-15, with some slight variations. Which is its original place? In Judges…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Joshua 15:13

16th Century

Theologian

And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh, etc. If we were to judge from the actual state of affairs, it would seem ridiculous to repeatedly cel…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 15:13

17th Century

Pastor

And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the
children of Judah
That i…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 15:13–19

17th Century

Minister

Achsah obtained some land by Caleb's free grant. He gave her a south land���land indeed, but a south land, dry and likely to be parched. She obtain…