13 Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance.
13 And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.
13 Then Joshua blessed him, and he gave Hebron to Caleb the son of Jephunneh for an inheritance.
13 Joshua blessed him. He gave Hebron to Caleb son of Jephunneh as an inheritance.
13 And Joshua blessed him, and gave Hebron to Caleb the son of Jephunneh as an inheritance.
13 So Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave Hebron to him as his portion of land.
19 the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites,
19 The Kenites, and the Kenizzites, and the Kadmonites,
19 the land of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites,
19 the country of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites,
19 the Kenites, the Kenezzites, the Kadmonites,
19 the land now occupied by the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites,
(Read Genesis 15:17-21)
The smoking furnace and the burning lamp, probably represented the Israelites' severe trials and joyful deliverance, with their gracious supports in the mean time. It is probable that this furnace and lamp, which passed between the pieces, burned and consumed them, and so completed the sacrifice, and testified God's acceptance of it. So it intimates that God's covenants with man are made by sacrifice, Psalm 50:5. And we may know that he accepts our sacrifices, if he kindles in our souls pious and devout affections. The bounds of the land granted are stated. Several nations, or tribes, are spoken of, that must be cast out to make room for the seed of Abram. In this chapter we perceive in Abram faith struggling against, and triumphing over, unbelief. Wonder not, believers, if you meet with seasons of darkness and distress. But it is not the will of God that you should be cast down: fear not; for all that he was to Abram he will be to you.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joshua 14:13
Commentary on Joshua 14:6-15
(Read Joshua 14:6-15)
Caleb's request is, "Give me this mountain," or Hebron, because it was formerly in God's promise to him, and he would let Israel knows how much he valued the promise. Those who live by faith value that which is given by God's promise, far above what is given by his providence only. It was now in the Anakims' possession, and Caleb would let Israel know how little he feared the enemy, and that he would encourage them to push on their conquests. Caleb answered to his name, which signifies "all heart." Hebron was settled on Caleb and his heirs, because he wholly followed the Lord God of Israel. Happy are we if we follow him. Singular piety shall be crowned with singular favour.