Joshua's blessing — And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance. Joshua grants Caleb's request immediately. The 'blessing' (וַיְבָרְכֵהוּ, 'he blessed him') establishes Joshua's affirmation of Caleb's faith and worthiness. Hebron becomes Caleb's inheritance—a significant allocation given its size and the Anakim's presence.

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