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Strong Concordance Nu 14:38 But Joshua [03091] the son [01121] of Nun [05126], and Caleb [03612] the son [01121] of Jephunneh [03312], which were of the men [01992] [0582] that went [01980] to search [08446] the land [0776], lived [02421] still.

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CALEB 1. Son of Jephunneh, of the tribe of Judah, who was sent, with one man from each of the other tribes, to search out the promised land, Nu 13:1-14:45. Of all the twelve, Caleb and Joshua acted the part of true and faithful men; and they only, of all the grown men of Israel, were permitted to enter Canaan, Nu 14:6-24,38 26:65. He was one of the princes appointed to divide the conquered territory among the tribes, Nu 34:19. Hebron was given to him as a reward of his fidelity, according to the promise of God, De 1:36 Jos 14:1-15. Though eighty-five years old, he still retained his vigor, and soon drove out the Anakim from his inheritance. He gave a portion also with his daughter Achsah to Othniel his nephew, who had earned the reward by his valor in the capture of Debir, Jos 15:13-19 21:12. This region was for some time called by his name, 1Sa 30:14.

2. Son of Hor, whose children people the country about Bethlehem, etc., 1Ch 2:50-55.
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