Joshua 14:8-14 ESV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 14:11

Even so is my strength now - I do not ask this place because I wish to sit down now, and take my ease; on the contrary, I know I must fight, to drive out the Anakim, and I am as able and willing to do it as I was forty-five years ago, when Moses sent me to spy out the land. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 14:12

I shall be able to drive them out - He cannot mean Hebron merely, for that had been taken before by Joshua; but in the request of Caleb doubtless all the circumjacent country was comprised, in many parts of which the Anakim were still in considerable force. It has been conjectured that Hebron itself had again fallen under the power of its former possessors, who, taking the advantage of the absence of the Israelitish army, who were employed in other parts of the country, re-entered the city,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 14:13

Joshua blessed him - As the word bless often signifies to speak good or well of or to any person, (see the note on Genesis 2:3 ;), here it may mean the praise bestowed on Caleb's intrepidity and faithfulness by Joshua, as well as a prayer to God that he might have prosperity in all things; and especially that the Lord might be with him, as himself had expressed in the preceding verse. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 14:14

Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb - Joshua admitted his claim, recognized his right, and made a full conveyance of Hebron and its dependencies to Caleb and his posterity; and this being done in the sight of all the elders of Israel, the right was publicly acknowledged, and consequently this portion was excepted from the general determination by lot; God having long before made the cession of this place to him and to his descendants. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 14:9

Verse 9 9.And Moses swear on that day, etc Here, then, is one fruit of the embassy honestly and faithfully performed — to gain possession of an inheritance of which the whole people is deprived. For although long life is justly accounted one of the mercies of God, the end proposed by it is here added, viz., that Caleb may obtain the inheritance which is denied to others. This was no ordinary privilege. He next extols the faithfulness of God in having prolonged his life, and not only so, but... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 14:13

Verse 13 13.And Joshua blessed him, etc He prayed thus earnestly to show the delight he felt. For it was expedient by way of example to extol his valor, by which others might be incited to surmount all their fears. For it was just as if he had gained an eminence from which he could look down upon the giants. The blessing of Caleb, therefore, includes in it praise which may have the effect of an exhortation to the people. In the end of the chapter it is said, that the name of Hebron was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 14:6-15

Caleb's faithfulness and its reward. The history of Caleb seems to have a special fascination for the sacred historian. We read of him here, and in the next chapter, and in 1:1-36 . Whether this were due to his bravery, his sincerity, his hale and hearty old age, or (see note on 1:6 ) his foreign extraction, coupled with his zeal for his adopted country and tribe, or from the combination of all these, it is not necessary to decide. Sufficient to remark I. THE BRAVE MAN WINS ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 14:6-15

Caleb. I. THE CHARACTER OF CALEB . II. THE REWARD OF CALEB . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 14:8

But I wholly followed. Literally, "I fulfilled after." That is to say, he rendered a full obedience to the precepts of the Most High. So also in the next verse. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 14:8

I wholly followed the Lord my God. I. TRUE RELIGION IS BASED ON PERSONAL RELATIONS WITH GOD . Caleb ascribes his courage and fidelity to his connection with God, and he speaks of the Lord as "my God." II. RIGHT PERSONAL RELATIONS WITH GOD WILL BE SHOWN BY OUR FOLLOWING HIM . It is not sufficient that we believe, worship, manifest affection. We must show our devotion by a consistent course of life. III. WE ONLY FOLLOW GOD ARIGHT ... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 14:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 14:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 14:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 14:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 14:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 14:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 14:6-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 14:6-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 14:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 14:8

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