Judges 1:12 (KJV)

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And Caleb said He that smiteth Kirjath-sepher and taketh it to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife
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And Caleb.The whole of this account is found in Jos 15:13-19, and seems to be inserted here by way of recapitulation. Jos 15:16 Jos 15:17 1Sa 17:25 1Sa 18:23

to him.In ancient times fathers assumed an absolute right over their children, especially in disposing of them in marriage; and it was customary for a king or great man to promise his daughter in marriage to him who should take a city, etc.

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