Joshua 15 (KJV)
Read Joshua chapter 15 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
Joshua 15
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Joshua 15 Summary
Joshua 15 describes the territory allocated to Judah — the largest tribal inheritance, stretching from the Dead Sea to the Mediterranean. The chapter includes the conquest of Hebron by Caleb, who at 85 years old claimed the mountain God promised him forty-five years earlier.
Caleb's faith-filled request and victory at Hebron stands as one of Scripture's greatest examples of enduring faith. He didn't settle for an easy inheritance — he wanted the mountain where the giants lived, because that's what God had promised.
Key Themes
Judah's InheritanceCaleb's FaithClaiming God's PromisesEnduring Courage
Key Verses in Joshua 15
"And Caleb drove thence the three sons of Anak."
— Joshua 15:14
Caleb at 85 conquered the very giants that had terrified the previous generation — faith outlasts fear.
Life Application
Age is no barrier to claiming God's promises. Like Caleb, pursue what God has promised you with the same fire you had when you first believed. Giants don't shrink, but faith grows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Judah's territory so large?
Judah was the largest tribe and held the messianic promise (Genesis 49:10). Its territory would eventually contain Jerusalem and Bethlehem — cities central to God's redemptive plan.
What was Caleb's mountain?
Hebron (Kiriath-arba), the mountain stronghold of the Anakim giants. Caleb chose the hardest territory because God had specifically promised it to him.
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