And they gave Hebron unto Caleb, as Moses said: and he expelled thence the three sons of Anak.
They gave the city of Hebron to Caleb, just as Moses had promised. From there, Caleb drove out the three sons of Anak.
This verse shows God keeping His promise through Moses by giving Caleb the city of Hebron, where Caleb then defeated the giant descendants who lived there.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Judges, which recounts the Israelites' conquest and settlement in the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt, Caleb was given Hebron as an inheritance based on Moses' earlier promise for his faithful report as a spy. This promise stemmed from the time when Caleb and Joshua were the only spies who trusted God to deliver the land, despite the giants living there. Caleb then demonstrated his faith by personally driving out the three sons of Anak, who were descendants of the Anakites and known for their intimidating size.
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