Jos 15:13-15 | JFB | STEP | 13. unto Caleb he gave a part among the children of Judah-- (See on ).

‏ Joshua 15:13-15

Jos 15:13-15. Caleb's Portion and Conquest.

13. unto Caleb he gave a part among the children of Judah--(See on Jos 14:6).

14. drove thence the three sons of Anak--rather three chiefs of the Anakim race. This exploit is recorded to the honor of Caleb, as the success of it was the reward of his trust in God.

15. Debir--"oracle." Its former name, Kirjath-sepher, signifies "city of the book," being probably a place where public registers were kept.