The Pulpit Commentary on Joshua 15:17

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

The brother of Caleb. The Hebrew does not inform us whether Othniel or Kenaz were Caleb's brother. But the fact (see note on Joshua 14:6) that Caleb was the son of Jephunneh leads to the idea that the latter is meant.

Othniel was a valiant and capable commander, as we learn from 3:9.

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