Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 14:14
Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite unto this day, because that he wholly followed the LORD God of Israel.
14. Hebron therefore became ] Thus the city of Hebron passed into the possession of Caleb, to be by him ceded to the Levites (Jos 21:11), while he retained the land for himself.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Verse 14. Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb] Joshua admitted his claim, recognized his right, and made a full conveyance of Hebron and its dependencies to Caleb and his posterity; and this being done in the sight of all the elders of Israel, the right was publicly acknowledged, and consequently this portion was excepted from the general determination by lot; God having long before made the cession of this place to him and to his descendants.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite unto this day,…. The time of the writing of this book:
because he wholly followed the Lord God of Israel; as in
Jos 14:8; Hebron signifies fellowship or communion; and this in a spiritual sense is very desirable by all the people of God, as Hebron was by Caleb, even communion with God, Father, Son and Spirit, with angels and saints, both now and hereafter; and they are willing to engage with their spiritual enemies in the name and strength of Christ, though ever so potent, may they but enjoy this blessing, and which is more or less granted, to all the hearty, sincere, and faithful followers of Christ; see Joh 14:21.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
This inheritance, the historian adds, was awarded to Caleb because he had followed the God of Israel with such fidelity. – In Jos 14:15 there follows another notice of the earlier name of Hebron (see at Gen 23:2). The expression (before), like the words “to this day,” applies to the time when the book was composed, at which time the name Kirjath-arba had long since fallen into disuse; so that it by no means follows that the name Hebron was not so old as the name Kirjath-arba, which was given to Hebron for the first time when it was taken by Arba, “the great man among the Anakites,” i.e., the strongest and most renowned of the Anakites (vid., Jos 15:13). The remark, “ and the land had rest from war,” is repeated again at the close of this account from Jos 11:23, to show that although there were Anakites still dwelling in Hebron whom Caleb hoped to exterminate, the work of distributing the land by lot was not delayed in consequence, but was carried out in perfect peace.
Fuente: Keil & Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament
(14) The Kenezite.This epithet seems to be connected with Kenaz (Jos. 15:17).
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
Hebron was a remarkable spot upon many occasions. If was near this place Sarah was buried. The honored spot also of the residence of the first Patriarchs. See Gen 23:2 . Hebron was after Caleb’s possession of it made the city of refuge, and a place of residence for the priests. Jos 21:1-3Jos 21:1-3 . In after times it became a royal city for David. 2Sa 5:3-5 .
Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Jos 14:14 Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite unto this day, because that he wholly followed the LORD God of Israel.
Ver. 4. Because that he wholly, &c. ] See Jos 14:8 ; Jos 14:12 .
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Hebron . . . became. Compare Jos 21:12.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
because: Jos 14:8, Jos 14:9, 1Co 15:58
Reciprocal: Gen 23:2 – Kirjatharba Jos 10:36 – Hebron Jos 14:6 – Kenezite 1Sa 30:31 – Hebron 2Sa 2:1 – Hebron 1Ki 11:6 – went not fully after 2Ch 11:10 – Hebron Psa 51:10 – right