Judg 1:12-15 | TSK | e4.org | And Caleb The whole of this account is found in , and seems to be inserted here by way of recapitulation. ; , to him In ancient times fathers assumed an absolute right over their children, especially in disposing of them in marriage; and it was customary for a king or great man to promise his daughter in marriage to him who should take a city, etc.

‏ Judges 1:12-15

And Caleb The whole of this account is found in Josh 15:13-19, and seems to be inserted here by way of recapitulation. Josh 15:16-17; 1Sam 17:25, 1Sam 18:23

to him In ancient times fathers assumed an absolute right over their children, especially in disposing of them in marriage; and it was customary for a king or great man to promise his daughter in marriage to him who should take a city, etc.

Judg 3:9

And it came Josh 15:18-19

and she lighted Watitznach, "she hastily or suddenly alighted," as if she had forgotten something, or was about to return.

a blessing Gen 33:11; 1Sam 25:18, 1Sam 25:27; 2Cor 9:5 *marg. Heb 6:7; 1Pet 3:9

a south land Which was probably dry, or very ill watered.

give me also springs of water Let me have some fields with brooks, or wells already digged.