Lexical Summary Aksah: Aksah Original Word: עַכְסָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Achsah Feminine of ekec; anklet; Aksah, an Israelitess -- Achsah. see HEBREW ekec NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as ekes Definition a daughter of Caleb NASB Translation Achsah (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs עַכְסָה proper name, feminine daughter of Caleb Joshua 15:16,17 (JE) = Judges 1:12,13; 1 Chronicles 2:49, Ασχα, Αχσα, Αζα, Οξα. Topical Lexicon Historical Setting Achsah lived during Israel’s conquest and settlement of Canaan, late in the fifteenth century B.C. Her account unfolds against the backdrop of the tribe of Judah’s territorial allotment and the early struggles to possess the promised inheritance. Biblical References • Joshua 15:16–19 Family Connections Caleb son of Jephunneh, famed for his unwavering faith at Kadesh-barnea, was Achsah’s father. She became the wife of Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger kinsman; Othniel later rose as the first judge of Israel (Judges 3:9–11). Thus Achsah stands at the juncture of two exemplary Judahite households whose faith and courage shaped the nation’s early history. Marriage by Valor Caleb offered Achsah’s hand to the warrior who would capture Kiriath Sepher (Debir). “So Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb’s brother, captured it, and Caleb gave his daughter Achsah to him in marriage” (Joshua 15:17). The episode underscores covenant faithfulness expressed through courageous obedience: military victory secured the marriage, and the marriage, in turn, consolidated Judah’s hold on its inheritance. The Request for Springs Soon after her marriage, Achsah approached her father: “Give me a blessing… give me also springs of water” (Judges 1:15). Caleb granted her “the upper and lower springs.” In an arid Negev environment, permanent water sources equaled life and prosperity. Achsah’s discernment ensured that her family’s land would be fruitful, illustrating wise stewardship and bold intercession. Spiritual Lessons 1. Faith-motivated Initiative: Achsah did not passively accept circumstances but appealed for the resources needed to thrive, modeling prayerful petition that expects goodness from a gracious father (Matthew 7:11). Ministry Applications • Encourage women and men alike to approach the Father confidently for spiritual “springs” that sustain life and service. Genealogical Significance 1 Chronicles 2:49 simply records, “And the name of Caleb’s daughter was Achsah,” preserving her place in Judah’s line. Through Othniel, she became linked to Israel’s earliest deliverance from oppression, reinforcing the chronicler’s theme that faithful families anchor national restoration. Typological Echoes The gift of water in a dry land foreshadows Christ’s promise of “living water” (John 4:10). Achsah’s request and Caleb’s liberal answer hint at the believer’s privilege to draw near and receive abundance through the greater Joshua, Jesus Messiah. Summary Achsah’s five brief appearances paint a portrait of covenant bravery, prudent petition, and generational blessing. Though her name surfaces only a handful of times, her actions ripple through Israel’s history, encouraging every believer to claim the full portion God delights to give. Forms and Transliterations עַכְסָ֥ה עַכְסָֽה׃ עכסה עכסה׃ ‘aḵ·sāh ‘aḵsāh achSahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 15:16 HEB: ל֛וֹ אֶת־ עַכְסָ֥ה בִתִּ֖י לְאִשָּֽׁה׃ NAS: it, I will give him Achsah my daughter KJV: it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter INT: and captures will give Achsah my daughter A wife Joshua 15:17 Judges 1:12 Judges 1:13 1 Chronicles 2:49 5 Occurrences |
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