Joshua 15:19
“Who answered, Give me a blessing; for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs, and the nether springs.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Who answered, give me a blessing,.... By which she meant not a paternal benediction, or that he would wish and pray for…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A south land - This term (“negeb”) which is often equivalent to a proper name Jos 15:21, importing the well-defined…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Give me a blessing - Do me an act of kindness. Grant me a particular request.
Thou hast given me a south land - Which…
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
Give me a blessing Comp. the words of Jacob to Esau, Gen 33:11, "Take, I pray thee, my blessingthat is brought to thee;"…
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