And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjathsepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.
And Caleb said, 'Whoever attacks Kiriath Sepher and captures it, I will give him my daughter Achsah as his wife.'
Caleb is offering his daughter in marriage as a reward to whoever can conquer the city of Kiriath Sepher.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, the Israelites were dividing the conquered land of Canaan among the tribes after their military campaigns, with Caleb, a faithful leader from the earlier spy mission in Numbers, claiming his inheritance. Caleb offered his daughter Achsah in marriage to the warrior who could capture the city of Kirjathsepher, known as a stronghold in the region, as a way to motivate bravery during the ongoing conquest. This reflects the ancient cultural practice of using personal rewards to encourage feats of valor in warfare among the Israelites.
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