Judg 1:15 | NETfull | STEP | She answered, “Please give me a special present. Since you have given me land in the Negev, now give me springs of water.” So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs.

Judges 1:15

15 She answered, “Please give me a special present. ^{▼▼ Elsewhere the Hebrew word בְרָכָה (v^erakhah) is often translated “blessing,” but here it refers to a gift (as in Gen 33:11; 1 Sam 25:27; 30:26; and 2 Kgs 5:15).} Since you have given me land in the Negev, now give me springs of water.” So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs. ^{▼▼ Some translations regard the expressions “springs of water” (גֻּלֹּת מָיִם, gullot mayim) and “springs” (גֻּלֹּת) as place names here (cf. NRSV).}