Achsah
the daughter of Caleb who was promised in marriage to the conqueror of the city of Debir. Josh. 15:16–19; Judges 1:12–15.
Historical Examples
Achsah was evidently a woman who could look well after her interests.
The Expositor’s Bible: The Book of Joshua William Garden Blaikie
Achsah, no doubt, had her preference and her hope, though she dared not speak of them.
Judges and Ruth Robert A. Watson
Whoever should capture it was promised his daughter Achsah in marriage.
The Expositor’s Bible: The Book of Joshua William Garden Blaikie
The virtue of Achsah, is it not the virtue of a true British wife?
Judges and Ruth Robert A. Watson
Above all earthly things he dreaded sinners of the type of Achsah Claghorn.
Mr. Claghorn’s Daughter Hilary Trent
He came to Osceola in 1849 and was married in 1856 to Achsah Hale.
Fifty Years In The Northwest William Henry Carman Folsom
David purchased Michal, and Othniel, Achsah, by performing perilous services for their fathers.
The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus American Anti-Slavery Society
In these unusually emphatic words she mentally expressed her opinion of Achsah Claghorn.
Mr. Claghorn’s Daughter Hilary Trent
David purchased Michael, and Othniel, Achsah, by performing perilous services for the fathers of the damsels.
The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus American Anti-Slavery Society
anklet, Caleb’s only daughter (1 Chr. 2:49). She was offered in marriage to the man who would lead an attack on the city of Debir, or Kirjath-sepher. This was done by Othniel (q.v.), who accordingly obtained her as his wife (Josh. 15:16-19; Judg. 1:9-15).
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