Overview
The Bible addresses achsah across 10 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Judges, Joshua and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Othniel, Canaanites, the, Judah, the Tribe Of and Book. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Caleb, Achsah and Othniel.
Key Bible verses about achsah
Old Testament
Joshua
And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjathsepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.
And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.
And it came to pass, as she came unto him, that she moved him to ask of her father a field: and she lighted off her ass; and Caleb said unto her, What wouldest thou?
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.
Judges
And afterward the children of Judah went down to fight against the Canaanites, that dwelt in the mountain, and in the south, and in the valley. valley: or, low country
And Judah went against the Canaanites that dwelt in Hebron: (now the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba:) and they slew Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai.
And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjathsepher:
And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjathsepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.
And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.
People in the Bible and achsah
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying achsah for yourself
- Begin with Joshua 15:16, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Judges, Joshua and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Caleb, Achsah and Othniel and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Othniel, Canaanites, the, Judah, the Tribe Of and Book.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about achsah?
The Bible addresses achsah across 10 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Judges, Joshua and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Othniel, Canaanites, the, Judah, the Tribe Of and Book. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Caleb, Achsah and Othniel.
How many Bible verses are about achsah?
The Bible references achsah in 10 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention achsah?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Joshua 15:16: “And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjathsepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with achsah?
Caleb, Achsah and Othniel.
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