Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version She replied, “Do me a special favor. Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me also springs of water.” So Caleb gave her the upper and lower springs. New Living Translation She said, “Give me another gift. You have already given me land in the Negev; now please give me springs of water, too.” So Caleb gave her the upper and lower springs. English Standard Version She said to him, “Give me a blessing. Since you have given me the land of the Negeb, give me also springs of water.” And he gave her the upper springs and the lower springs. Berean Standard Bible “Give me a blessing,” she answered. “Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me springs of water as well.” So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs. Berean Literal Bible And she answered, “Give to me a blessing. Since you have given me the land of the Negev, give to me springs of water.” And he gave to her the upper springs and the lower springs. King James Bible Who answered, Give me a blessing; for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs, and the nether springs. New King James Version She answered, “Give me a blessing; since you have given me land in the South, give me also springs of water.” So he gave her the upper springs and the lower springs. New American Standard Bible Then she said, “Give me a blessing; since you have given me the land of the Negev, give me springs of water also.” So he gave her the upper springs and the lower springs. NASB 1995 Then she said, “Give me a blessing; since you have given me the land of the Negev, give me also springs of water.” So he gave her the upper springs and the lower springs. NASB 1977 Then she said, “Give me a blessing; since you have given me the land of the Negev, give me also springs of water.” So he gave her the upper springs and the lower springs. Legacy Standard Bible Then she said, “Give me a blessing; since you have given me the land of the Negev, give me also springs of water.” So he gave her the upper springs and the lower springs. Amplified Bible Achsah answered, “Give me a blessing; since you have given me the [dry] land of the Negev (South country), give me springs of water, too.” So he gave her the upper springs and the lower springs. Berean Annotated Bible “Give me a blessing, she answered. “Since you have given me land in the Negev (southland), give me springs of water as well. So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs. Christian Standard Bible She replied, “Give me a blessing. Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me the springs also.” So he gave her the upper and lower springs. Holman Christian Standard Bible She replied, “Give me a blessing. Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me the springs of water also.” So he gave her the upper and lower springs. American Standard Version And she said, Give me a blessing; for that thou hast set me in the land of the South, give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs and the nether springs. Contemporary English Version She answered, "I need your help. The land you gave me is in the Southern Desert, so I really need some spring-fed ponds for a water supply." Caleb gave her a couple of small ponds, named Higher Pond and Lower Pond. English Revised Version And she said, Give me a blessing; for that thou hast set me in the land of the South, give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs and the nether springs. GOD'S WORD® Translation She answered, "Give me a blessing. Since you've given me some dry land, also give me some springs." So Caleb gave her the upper and lower springs. Good News Translation She answered, "I want some water holes. The land you have given me is in the dry country." So Caleb gave her the upper and lower springs. International Standard Version She replied, "Give me a blessing. Since you have given me the land of the Negev, give me also some springs of water." So he gave her the upper and lower springs. NET Bible She answered, "Please give me a special present. Since you have given me land in the Negev, now give me springs of water. So he gave her both upper and lower springs. New Heart English Bible She said, "Give me a blessing. Because you have set me in the land of the Negev, give me also springs of water." He gave her the upper springs and the lower springs. Webster's Bible Translation Who answered, Give me a blessing; for thou hast given me a south land, give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs, and the nether springs. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Give me a blessing,” she answered. “Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me springs of water as well.” So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs. World English Bible She said, “Give me a blessing. Because you have set me in the land of the South, give me also springs of water.” So he gave her the upper springs and the lower springs. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd she says, “Give a blessing to me; when you have given me the land of the south, then you have given springs of waters to me”; and he gives the upper springs and the lower springs to her. Berean Literal Bible And she answered, “Give to me a blessing. Since you have given me the land of the Negev, give to me springs of water.” And he gave to her the upper springs and the lower springs. Young's Literal Translation And she saith, 'Give to me a blessing; when the land of the south thou hast given me, then thou hast given to me springs of waters;' and he giveth to her the upper springs and the lower springs. Smith's Literal Translation And she will say, Thou wilt give to me a blessing; for a south land thou gavest me, and give to me springs of water: and he will give to her the springs above and the springs beneath. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut she answered: Give me a blessing: thou hast given me a southern and dry land, give me also a land that is watered. And Caleb gave her the upper and the nether watery ground. Catholic Public Domain Version But she answered: “Give a blessing to me. You have given to me a southern and dry land; join to it also a watered land.” And so Caleb gave to her the watered land above and below it. New American Bible She answered, “Give me a present! Since you have assigned to me land in the Negeb, give me also pools of water.” So he gave her the upper and the lower pools. New Revised Standard Version She said to him, “Give me a present; since you have set me in the land of the Negeb, give me springs of water as well.” So Caleb gave her the upper springs and the lower springs. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleShe said to him, Give me a blessing; because you have given me a heritage in the south land; give me also this pool of water. And Caleb gave her the upper pool and the lower pool. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated She said to him:”Give me a blessing, for you have given me that in the land of the south. Give me this pond of waters.” And Kalab gave her the upper pond and the lower pond OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And she said: 'Give me a blessing; for that thou hast set me in the Southland, give me therefore springs of water.' And he gave her the Upper Springs and the Nether Springs. Brenton Septuagint Translation And she said to him, Give me a blessing, for thou hast set me in the land of Nageb; give me Botthanis: and he gave her Gonaethla the upper, and Gonaethla the lower. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Caleb's Portion and Conquest…18One day Acsah came to Othniel and urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, “What do you desire?” 19“Give me a blessing,” she answered. “Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me springs of water as well.” So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs. Cross References “Give me a blessing,” she answered. Genesis 32:26 Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” Genesis 33:11 Please accept my gift that was brought to you, because God has been gracious to me and I have all I need.” So Jacob pressed him until he accepted. 2 Kings 5:15 Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, “Now I know for sure that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.” “Since you have given me land in the Negev, Joshua 14:12-14 Now therefore give me this hill country that the LORD promised me on that day, for you yourself heard then that the Anakim were there, with great and fortified cities. Perhaps with the LORD’s help I will drive them out, as the LORD has spoken.” / Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance. / Therefore Hebron belongs to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite as an inheritance to this day, because he wholly followed the LORD, the God of Israel. Numbers 14:24 But because My servant Caleb has a different spirit and has followed Me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he has entered, and his descendants will inherit it. Numbers 13:17 When Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, he told them, “Go up through the Negev and into the hill country. give me springs of water as well.” Isaiah 41:18 I will open rivers on the barren heights, and fountains in the middle of the valleys. I will turn the desert into a pool of water, and the dry land into flowing springs. Psalm 107:35 He turns a desert into pools of water and a dry land into flowing springs. Deuteronomy 8:7 For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills; So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs. Judges 1:15 “Give me a blessing,” she answered. “Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me springs of water as well.” So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs. Isaiah 7:3 Then the LORD said to Isaiah, “Go out with your son Shear-jashub to meet Ahaz at the end of the aqueduct that feeds the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field, 2 Kings 18:17 Nevertheless, the king of Assyria sent the Tartan, the Rabsaris, and the Rabshakeh, along with a great army, from Lachish to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. They advanced up to Jerusalem and stationed themselves by the aqueduct of the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field. Judges 1:14-15 One day Acsah came to Othniel and urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, “What do you desire?” / “Give me a blessing,” she answered. “Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me springs of water as well.” So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs. Genesis 13:10 And Lot looked out and saw that the whole plain of the Jordan, all the way to Zoar, was well watered like the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt. (This was before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.) Numbers 21:16-18 From there they went on to Beer, the well where the LORD said to Moses, “Gather the people so that I may give them water.” / Then Israel sang this song: “Spring up, O well, all of you sing to it! / The princes dug the well; the nobles of the people hollowed it out with their scepters and with their staffs.” From the wilderness the Israelites went on to Mattanah, 2 Kings 3:16-17 and he said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Dig this valley full of ditches.’ / For the LORD says, ‘You will not see wind or rain, but the valley will be filled with water, and you will drink—you and your cattle and your animals.’ Treasury of Scripture Who answered, Give me a blessing; for you have given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs, and the nether springs. Give me Judges 1:14,15 And it came to pass, when she came to him, that she moved him to ask of her father a field: and she lighted from off her ass; and Caleb said unto her, What wilt thou? … a blessing Genesis 33:11 Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took it. Deuteronomy 33:7 And this is the blessing of Judah: and he said, Hear, LORD, the voice of Judah, and bring him unto his people: let his hands be sufficient for him; and be thou an help to him from his enemies. 1 Samuel 25:27 And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord. Jump to Previous Blessing Caleb Dry Higher Lower Negeb Negev Nether Present South Southland South-Land Special Springs Upper Water WatersJump to Next Blessing Caleb Dry Higher Lower Negeb Negev Nether Present South Southland South-Land Special Springs Upper Water WatersJoshua 15 1. The borders of the lot of Judah13. Caleb's portion and conquest 16. Othniel, for his valour, marries Achsah, Caleb's daughter 18. She obtains a blessing of her father 21. The cities of Judah 63. The Jebusites unconquered "Give me a blessing," she answered. This phrase reflects the cultural practice of seeking blessings from those in authority or family heads, common in ancient Israelite society. The request for a blessing indicates a recognition of the giver's power to bestow favor and provision. In biblical terms, blessings often involve material prosperity, fertility, or divine favor. This mirrors the patriarchal blessings seen in Genesis, such as Isaac blessing Jacob. "Since you have given me land in the Negev," "give me springs of water as well." So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs. Persons / Places / Events 1. AcsahThe daughter of Caleb, who approaches her father with a request for additional resources to make her land more fruitful. 2. Caleb A leader of Israel, known for his faithfulness and courage, who grants his daughter's request for springs of water. 3. Negev A dry, arid region in southern Israel where Acsah's land was located, necessitating the need for water sources. 4. Upper and Lower Springs The water sources that Caleb grants to Acsah, symbolizing provision and blessing. Teaching Points The Importance of Bold RequestsAcsah's boldness in asking for what she needed is a model for believers to approach God with confidence in prayer. Provision in the Midst of Scarcity Just as Caleb provided for Acsah in the Negev, God provides for His people even in difficult circumstances. The Role of Fathers and Leaders Caleb's response to his daughter's request highlights the responsibility of leaders to provide and care for those under their charge. Spiritual and Physical Blessings The springs of water symbolize both physical sustenance and the spiritual blessings that God offers to His people. Faith and Action Acsah's initiative in seeking additional resources demonstrates the balance of faith and action in the believer's life. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 15:19?2. How does Joshua 15:19 illustrate God's provision for our needs today? 3. What can we learn from Achsah's boldness in Joshua 15:19? 4. How does Joshua 15:19 connect with God's promises in Philippians 4:19? 5. How can we apply Achsah's example of asking in our prayer life? 6. What does "Give me also springs of water" teach about seeking God's blessings? 7. What is the significance of Caleb's daughter asking for springs of water in Joshua 15:19? 8. How does Joshua 15:19 reflect the cultural practices of inheritance in ancient Israel? 9. Why are the upper and lower springs important in the context of Joshua 15:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 15? 11. Who was Caleb in the Bible? 12. What does 'God is in control' mean? 13. In Joshua 15:16-19, how can we reconcile the moral implications of offering a daughter as a reward for capturing Kiriath-sepher? 14. What is the historical identity of the Amalekites? What Does Joshua 15:19 Mean Give me a blessing“Give me a blessing,” she answered. (Joshua 15:19a) • Achsah approaches her father Caleb with confidence, believing he desires her good (cf. Matthew 7:11; James 1:17). • She recognizes that blessings ultimately flow from God; Caleb is the earthly channel (cf. Genesis 24:60; Psalm 127:3). • Like Jacob seeking a blessing from Isaac (Genesis 27:34–36) and later from the Angel of the LORD (Genesis 32:26), Achsah values spiritual and material favor and asks boldly (Hebrews 4:16). Since you have given me land in the Negev “Since you have given me land in the Negev” (Joshua 15:19b) • Caleb has already provided her with property—fulfillment of God’s promise that faithful Israelites would inherit the land (Numbers 14:24; Joshua 14:13–14). • The Negev is arid; land alone is insufficient without water. Scripture often links land and water as God’s complete provision (Deuteronomy 8:7–9; Isaiah 35:1–2). • Achsah acknowledges her father’s past generosity before requesting more, modeling gratitude (Philippians 4:6). Give me springs of water as well “…give me springs of water as well.” (Joshua 15:19c) • Water signifies life and prosperity (Psalm 1:3; Jeremiah 17:7–8); without it, land remains barren. • Achsah’s request demonstrates wisdom and stewardship—she seeks resources to make the land fruitful (Proverbs 31:16; Isaiah 55:1). • Her petition reflects how believers may ask God for the Spirit’s continual refreshing, building on what has already been granted (John 7:37–39; Ephesians 3:20). So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs “So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs.” (Joshua 15:19d) • Caleb responds generously, exceeding the specific request by giving two sets of springs—an earthly picture of God’s “exceedingly abundantly” giving (Ephesians 3:20; Romans 8:32). • Upper springs (likely on higher ground) and lower springs (in the valley) ensure year-round supply, symbolizing complete provision (Psalm 65:9–13). • Caleb’s ready gift affirms a father’s heart that mirrors God’s, rewarding faith and bold petitions (Matthew 7:9–11). summary Joshua 15:19 illustrates confident, grateful petition and lavish, fatherly provision. Achsah recognizes her need, asks boldly, and receives more than she imagined. The account encourages believers to value God’s gifts, to request what is necessary for fruitfulness, and to trust that the Giver of every good and perfect gift delights to supply abundantly. Verse 19. - A southland. Hebrew, the southland. The word Negeb signifies dry (see note on Negeb, Joshua 10:40). It must be remembered that it became the word for south, because the south of Palestine was an arid tract. Therefore Achsah must be understood as saying, "Thou hast given me a dry country, give me also a reservoir of water." The Vulgate translates Negeb twice over, "australem et arentem" (arentem only Judges 1:15). The LXX. translates both Negeb and Gulloth as proper names. But in the parallel passage in Judges Negeb is translated "south," and Gulloth appears as λύτρωσιν, as if from גלה to remove. Nothing can more clearly show that the LXX. translation is the work of Springs of water. גֻּלּת different hands. akin to our well and the German quelle, and derived from גלל to roll, from the circular motion observable in springs, as also from the rolling of waves. The Chaldee renders the house of irrigation (בֵיתּ שַׁקְיָא). Knobel translates reservoirs. The upper springs and the lower springs (see note on Debit, Joshua 10:38).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Giveתְּנָה־ (tə·nāh-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set me לִּ֣י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew a blessing,” בְרָכָ֗ה (ḇə·rā·ḵāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1293: Benediction, prosperity she replied. וַתֹּ֜אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Since כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you have given נְתַתָּ֔נִי (nə·ṯat·tā·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set me land אֶ֤רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land in the Negev, הַנֶּ֙גֶב֙ (han·ne·ḡeḇ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5045: South country, the Negeb, south give וְנָתַתָּ֥ה (wə·nā·ṯat·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set me also לִ֖י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew springs גֻּלֹּ֣ת (gul·lōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 1543: A fountain, bowl, globe of water.” מָ֑יִם (mā·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen So [Caleb] gave וַיִּתֶּן־ (way·yit·ten-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set her לָ֗הּ (lāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew the upper עִלִּיּ֔וֹת (‘il·lî·yō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 5942: High, comparative and lower תַּחְתִּיּֽוֹת׃ (taḥ·tî·yō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 8482: Lowermost, the depths springs. גֻּלֹּ֣ת (gul·lōṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1543: A fountain, bowl, globe Links Joshua 15:19 NIVJoshua 15:19 NLT Joshua 15:19 ESV Joshua 15:19 NASB Joshua 15:19 KJV Joshua 15:19 BibleApps.com Joshua 15:19 Biblia Paralela Joshua 15:19 Chinese Bible Joshua 15:19 French Bible Joshua 15:19 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 15:19 She said Give me a blessing (Josh. 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