James Hastings Dictionary of the Bible: Achsah

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James Hastings Dictionary of the Bible: Achsah


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ACHSAH (1Ch_2:49, AV [Note: Authorized Version.] Achsa).—The daughter of Caleb. Her father promised her in marriage to the man who should capture Debir or Kiriath-sepher—a feat accomplished by Othniel, the brother of Caleb. Her dowry of a south land (Negeb) was increased by the grant of ‘the upper springs and the nether springs’ (Jos_15:16-19, Jdg_1:9-15).