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Berean Standard Bible

“And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.””

Joshua 15:16

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Study note

The tribe of Judah receives its inheritance, and Caleb's portion includes the city of Kiriath-sepher. The account shows Caleb's leadership even in family matters.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.”

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjath-sepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kiriath-sepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Caleb said, I will give Achsah, my daughter, as wife to the man who overcomes Kiriath-sepher and takes it.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y dijo Caleb: Al que hiriere á Chîriath-sepher, y la tomare, yo le daré á mi hija Axa por mujer.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Caleb ofreció a su hija Acsa como esposa a cualquiera que fuera y tomara Quiriat Séfer.

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