8 Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt: but I wholly followed the Lord my God.
8 but my fellow Israelites who went up with me made the hearts of the people melt in fear. I, however, followed the Lord my God wholeheartedly.
8 But my brothers who went up with me made the heart of the people melt; yet I wholly followed the Lord my God.
8 My companions who went with me discouraged the people, but I stuck to my guns, totally with God, my God.
8 Nevertheless my brethren who went up with me made the heart of the people melt, but I wholly followed the Lord my God.
8 but my brothers who went with me frightened the people from entering the Promised Land. For my part, I wholeheartedly followed the Lord my God.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joshua 14:8
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.