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Joshua 15:18 Cross-References
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“And it came to pass, as she came unto him, that she moved him to ask of her father a field: and she lighted off her ass; and Caleb said unto her, What wouldest thou?”
Joshua 15:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 15:18
And it came to pass, as she came unto him, that she moved him to ask of her father a field: and she lighted off her ass; and Caleb said unto her, What wouldest thou? This verse reveals Achsah's wisdom and initiative. The phrase "she moved him" (tasitehu, תְּסִיתֵהוּ, from sut, סוּת, "to incite" or "persuade") indicates Achsah encouraged Othniel to request additional land from Caleb. Some translations suggest she persuaded Othniel to let her ask, which the narrative bears out. Ancient Near Eastern custom generally had men negotiate property matters, making Achsah's direct approach noteworthy."S...
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