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Achsah
Achsah is an Old Testament figure, the daughter of Caleb and the wife of Othniel, the first judge. She is known for asking her father for springs of water at the time of her marriage and receiving the upper and nether springs.
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- OthnielPeople
Othniel is the first judge in the Old Testament Book of Judges. The son of Kenaz and a member of Caleb's family, he delivered Israel from Cushan-rishathaim, king of Mesopotamia.
- Waters of MeromBible
The waters of Merom are the site where, according to Joshua 11, a northern Canaanite coalition led by Jabin king of Hazor encamped and was defeated in a surprise attack by Joshua. This battle opened the way for the conquest of northern Canaan.
- Jobab (King of Madon)People
Jobab was king of Madon, a city in northern Canaan. Summoned by Jabin king of Hazor, he joined the northern coalition and was defeated by the Israelites under Joshua at the waters of Merom (Joshua 11:1; 12:19).