Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, took it; so Caleb gave his daughter Aksah to him in marriage. New Living Translation Othniel, the son of Caleb’s younger brother, Kenaz, was the one who conquered it, so Acsah became Othniel’s wife. English Standard Version And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, captured it. And he gave him Achsah his daughter for a wife. Berean Standard Bible So Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. King James Bible And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife. New King James Version And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, took it; so he gave him his daughter Achsah as wife. New American Standard Bible Now Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, captured it; so he gave him his daughter Achsah as a wife. NASB 1995 Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, captured it; so he gave him his daughter Achsah for a wife. NASB 1977 And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, captured it; so he gave him his daughter Achsah for a wife. Legacy Standard Bible Then Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, captured it; so he gave him his daughter Achsah as a wife. Amplified Bible Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, captured it; so he gave him his daughter Achsah as a wife. Christian Standard Bible So Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb’s youngest brother, captured it, and Caleb gave his daughter Achsah to him as his wife. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb’s youngest brother, captured it, and Caleb gave his daughter Achsah to him as his wife. American Standard Version And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife. Contemporary English Version Caleb's nephew Othniel captured Kiriath-Sepher, so Caleb let him marry Achsah. Othniel was the son of Caleb's younger brother Kenaz. English Revised Version And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Othniel, son of Caleb's younger brother Kenaz, captured it. So Caleb gave him his daughter Achsah as a wife. Good News Translation Othniel, the son of Caleb's younger brother Kenaz, captured the city, so Caleb gave him his daughter Achsah in marriage. International Standard Version Othniel, Caleb's nephew through his younger brother Kenaz, captured the city, so Caleb awarded him his daughter Achsah in marriage. Majority Standard Bible So Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. NET Bible When Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother, captured it, Caleb gave him his daughter Acsah as a wife. New Heart English Bible Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter as wife. Webster's Bible Translation And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter for a wife. World English Bible Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, took it, so he gave him Achsah his daughter as his wife. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Othniel son of Kenaz, younger brother of Caleb, captures it, and he gives his daughter Achsah to him for a wife. Young's Literal Translation And Othniel son of Kenaz, younger brother of Caleb, doth capture it, and he giveth to him Achsah his daughter for a wife. Smith's Literal Translation And Othniel, son of Kenaz, Caleb's brother, the small, will take it from him, and he will give to him Achsah his daughter for a wife. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Othoniel the son of Cenez, the younger brother of Caleb, having taken it, he gave him Axa his daughter to wife. Catholic Public Domain Version And when Othniel, the son of Kenaz, a younger brother of Caleb, had seized it, he gave his daughter Achsah to him in marriage. New American Bible Othniel captured it, the son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz; so Caleb gave him his daughter Achsah in marriage. New Revised Standard Version And Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, took it; and he gave him his daughter Achsah as wife. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother, took it; and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Athneil son of Qanaz defeated it, the brother of Kalab who was younger than he, and he gave to him Aksa his daughter as a wife OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother, took it; and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Gothoniel the younger son of Kenez the brother of Chaleb took it; and Chaleb gave him his daughter Ascha to wife. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jerusalem and Hebron Captured…12And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.” 13So Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. 14One day Acsah came to Othniel and urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, “What do you desire?”… Cross References Joshua 15:16-17 And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.” / So Othniel son of Caleb’s brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. 1 Samuel 18:25-27 Saul replied, “Say to David, ‘The king desires no other dowry but a hundred Philistine foreskins as revenge on his enemies.’” But Saul intended to cause David’s death at the hands of the Philistines. / When the servants reported these terms to David, he was pleased to become the king’s son-in-law. Before the wedding day arrived, / David and his men went out and killed two hundred Philistines. He brought their foreskins and presented them as payment in full to become the king’s son-in-law. Then Saul gave his daughter Michal to David in marriage. 1 Chronicles 11:6 Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. 2 Samuel 23:8-39 These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ... 1 Chronicles 2:49-51 She was also the mother of Shaaph father of Madmannah, and of Sheva father of Machbenah and Gibea. Caleb’s daughter was Acsah. / These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim, / Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader. 1 Chronicles 4:13 The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai. 1 Samuel 14:49-50 Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). / His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner. 2 Samuel 2:18 The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle, 1 Chronicles 11:10-47 Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ... 1 Samuel 17:25 Now the men of Israel had been saying, “Do you see how this man keeps coming out to defy Israel? To the man who kills him the king will give great riches. And he will give him his daughter in marriage and exempt his father’s house from taxation in Israel.” 1 Samuel 25:39-42 On hearing that Nabal was dead, David said, “Blessed be the LORD, who has upheld my cause against the reproach of Nabal and has restrained His servant from evil. For the LORD has brought the wickedness of Nabal down upon his own head.” Then David sent word to Abigail, asking her to become his wife. / When his servants came to Abigail at Carmel, they said, “David has sent us to take you as his wife.” / She arose, bowed facedown, and said, “Here is your servant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.” ... 1 Samuel 18:17-19 Then Saul said to David, “Here is my older daughter Merab. I will give her to you in marriage. Only be valiant for me and fight the LORD’s battles.” But Saul was thinking, “I need not raise my hand against him; let the hand of the Philistines be against him.” / And David said to Saul, “Who am I, and what is my family or my father’s clan in Israel, that I should become the son-in-law of the king?” / So when it was time to give Saul’s daughter Merab to David, she was given in marriage to Adriel of Meholah. 1 Samuel 14:1-14 One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But Jonathan did not tell his father. / Meanwhile, Saul was staying under the pomegranate tree in Migron on the outskirts of Gibeah. And the troops who were with him numbered about six hundred men, / including Ahijah, who was wearing an ephod. He was the son of Ichabod’s brother Ahitub son of Phinehas, the son of Eli the priest of the LORD in Shiloh. But the troops did not know that Jonathan had left. ... 1 Samuel 14:6-14 Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.” / “Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them. ... 1 Samuel 14:45 But the people said to Saul, “Must Jonathan die—he who accomplished such a great deliverance for Israel? Never! As surely as the LORD lives, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground, for with God’s help he has accomplished this today.” So the people rescued Jonathan, and he did not die. Treasury of Scripture 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. Jump to Previous Achsah Acsah Caleb Caleb's Capture Captured Daughter Kenaz Marriage Othniel Oth'ni-El Wife YoungerJump to Next Achsah Acsah Caleb Caleb's Capture Captured Daughter Kenaz Marriage Othniel Oth'ni-El Wife YoungerJudges 1 1. The acts of Judah and Simeon4. Adonibezek justly requited 8. Jerusalem taken 10. Hebron taken 11. Othniel has Achsah to wife for taking of Debir 16. The Kenites dwell in Judah 17. Hormah, Gaza, Askelon, and Ekron taken 21. The acts of Benjamin 22. Of the house of Joseph, who take Bethel 30. Of Zebulun 31. Of Asher 33. Of Naphtali 34. Of Dan Othniel son of Kenaz The name "Othniel" means "God is my strength" in Hebrew, which is fitting for a man who would later become Israel's first judge. Othniel's lineage as the "son of Kenaz" places him within the tribe of Judah, a tribe known for its leadership and strength. Kenaz, his father, is often associated with the Kenizzites, a clan that was integrated into the tribe of Judah. This highlights the inclusivity and unity within the tribes of Israel, as well as the importance of familial ties in the narrative of the Israelites. Caleb’s younger brother captured it Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Othnielעָתְנִיאֵ֣ל (‘ā·ṯə·nî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6274: Othniel -- a hero in Israel son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Kenaz, קְנַ֔ז (qə·naz) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7073: Kenaz -- an Edomite, also two Israelites Caleb’s כָלֵ֖ב (ḵā·lêḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3612: Caleb -- a son of Jephunneh and sent by Moses to spy out the land younger הַקָּטֹ֣ן (haq·qā·ṭōn) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6996: Small, young, unimportant brother, אֲחִ֥י (’ă·ḥî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 251: A brother, ) captured it, וַֽיִּלְכְּדָהּ֙ (way·yil·kə·ḏāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere and Caleb gave וַיִּתֶּן־ (way·yit·ten-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set his daughter בִתּ֖וֹ (ḇit·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1323: A daughter Acsah עַכְסָ֥ה (‘aḵ·sāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5915: Achsah -- a daughter of Caleb to him ל֛וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew in marriage. לְאִשָּֽׁה׃ (lə·’iš·šāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female Links Judges 1:13 NIVJudges 1:13 NLT Judges 1:13 ESV Judges 1:13 NASB Judges 1:13 KJV Judges 1:13 BibleApps.com Judges 1:13 Biblia Paralela Judges 1:13 Chinese Bible Judges 1:13 French Bible Judges 1:13 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 1:13 Othniel the son of Kenaz Caleb's younger (Jd Judg. 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