Joshua 15:17
Joshua · Old Testament · Chapter 15
“And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.”Joshua 15:17
What Does Joshua 15:17 Mean?
Joshua 15:17 is found in the book of Joshua, chapter 15, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (7)
These passages are connected to Joshua 15:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Chronicles 4:13“And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.”Joshua 14:6“Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadeshbarnea.”Judges 1:13“And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.”Judges 3:9“And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother.”Judges 3:11“And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.”Numbers 32:12“Save Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite, and Joshua the son of Nun: for they have wholly followed the LORD.”1 Chronicles 2:49“She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsa.”
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