And she said unto him, Give me a blessing: for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And Caleb gave her the upper springs and the nether springs.
And she said to him, 'Give me a blessing: since you have given me land in the south, please also give me springs of water.' So Caleb gave her both the upper springs and the lower springs.
This verse shows a daughter boldly asking her father for additional resources to make her inheritance more valuable and useful.
📚 Historical Context
This conversation is between Achsah (Caleb's daughter) and her father Caleb, one of the faithful spies from Moses' time who was now distributing land in Canaan. Achsah had been given as wife to Othniel for capturing the city of Debir, and the land she received was in the dry Negev region. Water sources were absolutely crucial for survival and prosperity in this arid climate.
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