Joshua 15:17
“And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it,.... The relation of Othniel to Caleb is a little intricate,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Othniel was probably Caleb’s younger brother; the expression “son of Kenaz” being only an equivalent for the “Kenezite”…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 15:13-19
The historian seems pleased with every occasion to make mention of Caleb and to do him honour, because he had honoured…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Othniel the son of Kenaz The younger brother of Caleb (comp. Jdg 1:13; Jdg 3:9; 1Ch 4:13). But it is not certain from…
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