Judges 1:12-14

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Caleb <03612> [And Caleb.]

The whole of this account is found in Jos 15:13-19, and seems to be inserted here by way of recapitulation.

give <05414> [to him.]

In ancient times fathers assumed an absolute right over their children, especially in disposing of them in marriage; and it was customary for a king or great man to promise his daughter in marriage to him who should take a city, etc.

1:13

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came <0935> [And it came.]

got down <06795> [and she lighted.]

{Watitznach,} "she hastily or suddenly alighted," as if she had forgotten something, or was about to return.