KJV ORIGINAL
And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Othniel, who was the son of Kenaz and Caleb's younger brother, captured the city. So Caleb gave him his daughter Achsah as his wife.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Othniel successfully completing a military challenge and receiving Caleb's daughter in marriage as the promised reward.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Israel's conquest of the Promised Land after Moses' death, when individual tribes were claiming their assigned territories. Caleb had offered his daughter Achsah in marriage to whoever could capture the fortified city of Debir (formerly called Kiriath-sepher). This was a common practice where military prowess was rewarded with marriage alliances that strengthened tribal bonds.
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