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.
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.