1. Boundaries of Judah's inheritance(1-12)

Chapters 15-22 tell how the land was allotted to the twelve tribes of Israel. Chapter 15 describes the boundaries of Judah. There is also a glimpse of the romance and history of settling the land.

2. Othniel and Caleb's daughter Acsah (13-19)

With God's help, Caleb drove the giants out of his inheritance and claimed it. He offered his daughter's hand in marriage to the man who captured Debir. Acsah must have been as beautiful as she was able, and her father loved her very much (18,19). Othniel risked his life to conquer Debir and claim her as his bride.

3. The clans of Judah and the Jebusites (20-63)

The clans of Judah were allotted land within their boundaries. The Canaanites left in the land became a corrupting influence. Jerusalem was not conquered until David's time (15:63). The land was promised to Israel, but promises of God must be claimed by faith.

Application: Lord, give me courage and patience and faith to claim your promises.
One Word: Claim God's promises