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She said to him, Give me a blessing; for that you have set me in the land of the South, give me also springs of water. Caleb gave her the upper springs and the nether springs.
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Boldly Ask for a Blessing
Achsah, Caleb's daughter, provides an example of faithful boldness. After receiving her inheritance of land, she recognized it was incomplete without a water source. Commentators note she was provident and bold in asking her father for a 'blessing,' which in this context means a tangible gift. She specifically requested springs of water, showing wisdom in seeking what was necessary for the land to be fruitful. Her story encourages believers to approach their Heavenly Father with specific, bold requests for what they need to thrive.
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19th Century
Anglican
A blessing — that is, “a present” (Genesis 33:11).
A south land. — The word also means “a dry …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And she said to him, Give me a blessing: for you have given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And Caleb gave her the uppe…
Presbyterian
The Canaanites had iron chariots; but Israel had God on their side, whose chariots are thousands of angels, Psalms 68:17. Yet they suffe…