OLD TESTAMENT

Joshua 15:16

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Caleb said, “He who strikes Kiriath Sepher, and takes it, to him I will give Achsah my daughter as wife.”

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Verse 16. Wife. Parents had full authority to do this. Saul promised his daughter to the person who should overcome Goliah. Something was required by way of dowry for the lady. Grot. 1 Kennicott. 17:25.

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