Achsah asks for springs — 'Give me a blessing; for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water.' And he gave her the upper springs and the lower springs (וַיִּתֶּן־לָהּ אֶת־עֵינוֹת הָעֶלְיוֹן וְאֶת־עֵינוֹת הַתַּחְתּוֹן). Achsah asks for springs to water the dry (south) land she's been given. The upper and lower springs (likely in the Negeb region) are essential for agriculture. Her request is granted—Caleb acknowledges her need and provides the resources for her inheritance to be productive.

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