Joshua - 14:15 Meaning
“And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war.”
King James Version (KJV)
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
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.
“He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.”