Joshua 14:13
New International Version
Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance.

New Living Translation
So Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave Hebron to him as his portion of land.

English Standard Version
Then Joshua blessed him, and he gave Hebron to Caleb the son of Jephunneh for an inheritance.

Berean Standard Bible
Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance.

King James Bible
And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.

New King James Version
And Joshua blessed him, and gave Hebron to Caleb the son of Jephunneh as an inheritance.

New American Standard Bible
So Joshua blessed him and gave Hebron to Caleb the son of Jephunneh as an inheritance.

NASB 1995
So Joshua blessed him and gave Hebron to Caleb the son of Jephunneh for an inheritance.

NASB 1977
So Joshua blessed him, and gave Hebron to Caleb the son of Jephunneh for an inheritance.

Legacy Standard Bible
So Joshua blessed him and gave Hebron to Caleb the son of Jephunneh for an inheritance.

Amplified Bible
So Joshua blessed him and gave Hebron to Caleb the son of Jephunneh as an inheritance.

Christian Standard Bible
Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as an inheritance.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as an inheritance.

American Standard Version
And Joshua blessed him; and he gave Hebron unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh for an inheritance.

Contemporary English Version
Joshua prayed that God would help Caleb, then he gave Hebron to Caleb and his descendants.

English Revised Version
And Joshua blessed him; and he gave Hebron unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh for an inheritance.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So Joshua blessed Caleb, son of Jephunneh, and gave him Hebron as his inheritance.

Good News Translation
Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him the city of Hebron as his possession.

International Standard Version
So Joshua blessed him and gave Hebron to Jephunneh's son Caleb for his inheritance.

Majority Standard Bible
Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance.

NET Bible
Joshua asked God to empower Caleb son of Jephunneh and assigned him Hebron.

New Heart English Bible
Joshua blessed him; and he gave Hebron to Caleb the son of Jephunneh for an inheritance.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Joshua blessed him, and gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.

World English Bible
Joshua blessed him; and he gave Hebron to Caleb the son of Jephunneh for an inheritance.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Joshua blesses him, and gives Hebron to Caleb son of Jephunneh for an inheritance,

Young's Literal Translation
And Joshua blesseth him, and giveth Hebron to Caleb son of Jephunneh for an inheritance,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Joshua will bless him and will give Hebron to Caleb, son of Jephunneh, for inheritance.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Josue blessed him, and gave him Hebron in possession.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Joshua blessed him, and he delivered Hebron to him as a possession.

New American Bible
Joshua blessed Caleb, son of Jephunneh, and gave him Hebron as his heritage.

New Revised Standard Version
Then Joshua blessed him, and gave Hebron to Caleb son of Jephunneh for an inheritance.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Joshua blessed Caleb the son of Jophaniah, and gave him Hebron and its environs as an inheritance.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yeshua blessed Kalab son of Yuphna, and he gave him Khebron a fortress city as an inheritance
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Joshua blessed him; and he gave Hebron unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh for an inheritance.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Joshua blessed him, and gave Chebron to Chaleb the son of Jephone the son of Kenez for an inheritance.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Caleb Requests Hebron
12Now therefore give me this hill country that the LORD promised me on that day, for you yourself heard then that the Anakim were there, with great and fortified cities. Perhaps with the LORD’s help I will drive them out, as the LORD has spoken.” 13Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance. 14Therefore Hebron belongs to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite as an inheritance to this day, because he wholly followed the LORD, the God of Israel.…

Cross References
Numbers 14:24
But because My servant Caleb has a different spirit and has followed Me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he has entered, and his descendants will inherit it.

Deuteronomy 1:36
except Caleb son of Jephunneh. He will see it, and I will give him and his descendants the land on which he has set foot, because he followed the LORD wholeheartedly.”

Numbers 32:12
not one except Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite and Joshua son of Nun—because they did follow the LORD wholeheartedly.’

Joshua 15:13-14
According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) / And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—the descendants of Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak.

Judges 1:20
Just as Moses had promised, Judah gave Hebron to Caleb, who drove out the descendants of the three sons of Anak.

Genesis 12:7
Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him.

Genesis 13:15
for all the land that you see, I will give to you and your offspring forever.

Genesis 17:8
And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.”

Deuteronomy 34:4
And the LORD said to him, “This is the land that I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob when I said, ‘I will give it to your descendants.’ I have let you see it with your own eyes, but you will not cross into it.”

Hebrews 11:8-9
By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going. / By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise.

Hebrews 11:13
All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.

Hebrews 11:33
who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,

Romans 4:13
For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.

Romans 4:16
Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.

Galatians 3:18
For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on a promise; but God freely granted it to Abraham through a promise.


Treasury of Scripture

And Joshua blessed him, and gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.

blessed

Joshua 22:6
So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away: and they went unto their tents.

Genesis 47:7,10
And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh…

1 Samuel 1:17
Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.

gave unto

Joshua 10:36,37
And Joshua went up from Eglon, and all Israel with him, unto Hebron; and they fought against it: …

Joshua 15:13
And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron.

Joshua 21:11,12
And they gave them the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron, in the hill country of Judah, with the suburbs thereof round about it…

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Then Joshua blessed Caleb
The act of blessing in the Hebrew context often involves invoking divine favor and prosperity. The Hebrew word for "blessed" is "בָּרַךְ" (barak), which signifies a solemn pronouncement of God's favor. Joshua, as the leader of Israel, is not only acknowledging Caleb's faithfulness but also acting as a conduit of God's promise. This blessing is a fulfillment of God's earlier promise to Caleb for his unwavering faith and courage (Numbers 14:24). It serves as a reminder that God rewards those who remain steadfast in their faith.

son of Jephunneh
Caleb is identified as the "son of Jephunneh," which is significant in establishing his lineage and tribal affiliation. Jephunneh is noted as a Kenizzite, which suggests that Caleb's family may have been originally non-Israelite, possibly assimilated into the tribe of Judah. This highlights the inclusivity of God's promises, extending beyond ethnic boundaries to those who demonstrate faith and obedience. Caleb's identity as Jephunneh's son underscores the importance of family heritage and the transmission of faith across generations.

and gave him Hebron
The giving of Hebron to Caleb is a significant act of inheritance. Hebron, known in Hebrew as "חֶבְרוֹן" (Chevron), is one of the oldest cities in the region and holds deep historical and spiritual significance. It was previously called Kiriath Arba and was associated with the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were buried there. By granting Hebron to Caleb, Joshua is not only fulfilling a divine promise but also connecting Caleb to the patriarchal heritage of Israel. This act symbolizes the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises to those who trust in Him.

as his inheritance
The concept of inheritance in the biblical context is deeply rooted in the covenantal promises of God to His people. The Hebrew word for "inheritance" is "נַחֲלָה" (nachalah), which implies a permanent possession granted by divine decree. Caleb's inheritance of Hebron is a tangible manifestation of God's faithfulness and a reward for his loyalty and courage. It serves as a powerful reminder that God's promises are sure and that He honors those who follow Him wholeheartedly. This inheritance is not just a physical possession but a spiritual legacy that testifies to God's enduring faithfulness to His people.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Joshua
יְהוֹשֻׁ֑עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites

blessed
וַֽיְבָרְכֵ֖הוּ (way·ḇā·rə·ḵê·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

Caleb
לְכָלֵ֥ב (lə·ḵā·lêḇ)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3612: Caleb -- a son of Jephunneh and sent by Moses to spy out the land

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Jephunneh
יְפֻנֶּ֖ה (yə·p̄un·neh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3312: Jephunneh -- father of Caleb, also an Asherite

and gave
וַיִּתֵּ֧ן (way·yit·tên)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

him Hebron
חֶבְר֛וֹן (ḥeḇ·rō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2275: Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah

as his inheritance.
לְנַחֲלָֽה׃ (lə·na·ḥă·lāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion


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