Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
as she came unto him—that is, when about to remove from her father's to her husband's house. She suddenly alighted from her travelling equipage—a mark of respect to her father, and a sign of making some request. She had urged Othniel to broach the matter, but he not wishing to do what appeared like evincing a grasping disposition, she resolved herself to speak out. Taking advantage of the parting scene when a parent's heart was likely to be tender, she begged (as her marriage portion consisted of a field which, having a southern exposure, was comparatively an arid and barren waste) he would add the adjoining one, which abounded in excellent springs. The request being reasonable, it was granted; and the story conveys this important lesson in religion, that if earthly parents are ready to bestow on their children that which is good, much more will our heavenly Father give every necessary blessing to them who ask Him.
OTHNIEL, FOR HIS VALOR, HAS ACHSAH TO WIFE. (Joshua 15:16-20)
He that smiteth Kirjath-sepher—This offer was made as an incentive to youthful bravery (see on I Samuel 17:25); and the prize was won by Othniel, Caleb's younger brother (Judges 1:13; Judges 3:9). This was the occasion of drawing out the latent energies of him who was destined to be the first judge in Israel.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Joshua 15:19:
Joshua 15:16-20
Judges 1:8
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