KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass, when she came to him, that she moved him to ask of her father a field: and she lighted from off her ass; and Caleb said unto her, What wilt thou?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When she came to him, she urged him to ask her father for a field. She got down from her donkey, and Caleb said to her, 'What do you want?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Achsah approaching her father Caleb to make a request, demonstrating her boldness in seeking what she needed.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs right after Caleb gave his daughter Achsah in marriage to Othniel as a reward for capturing the city of Debir. In ancient times, it was common for fathers to give land as part of a daughter's dowry, and getting down from one's animal was a sign of respect when making an important request.
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