Bible Explorer · Event · c. 1375 BC

Othniel Captures Kiriath-sepher to Win Achsah

When Caleb offers his daughter Achsah in marriage to whoever strikes and takes the fortified Canaanite city of Kiriath-sepher (Debir), Othniel son of Kenaz takes the stronghold; Caleb gives him Achsah as his wife, and at her request, Caleb generously grants her the upper springs and lower springs alongside her southern Negev land.

Chronology and Dating

Date: c. 1375 BC · Note: Celebrated southern conquest exploit recorded in both Joshua and Judges.

Scripture References

Joshua 15:15-19, Judges 1:11-15

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