Achsah עַכְסָה
Daughter of Caleb, the son of Hur
Who is Achsah in the Bible?
Achsah was the daughter of Caleb, son of Hur, and appears in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah recorded in 1 Chronicles 2:49. This Caleb should not be confused with Caleb son of Jephunneh, the famous spy and military leader in the conquest narratives. According to the genealogical records, Achsah was part of the descendants of Judah through the line of Hur, and her mention documents the family connections within this tribe. While Scripture provides minimal biographical information about her personal life or accomplishments, her inclusion in the genealogy underscores the importance of tracing tribal lineages in Israel's historical records.
Biography
Achsah is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.2.49 as the daughter of Caleb, the son of Hur. This Caleb is not the same person as Caleb, the son of Jephunneh, who appears in the conquest narratives of Joshua and Judges. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 focuses on the descendants of Judah, particularly the lineage of Hur, who was the son of Caleb, the son of Hezron.
No further information is provided about Achsah, her life, or any significant events associated with her. Her mention in the genealogy serves to document the family line of Caleb, the son of Hur, and the descendants of Judah.
Family
Siblings
- Hur Tribe of JudahAaron's compatriotA companion of Moses and grandfather of Bezalel.View full profile →
- Jesher Tribe of JudahSon of CalebA son of Caleb and Azubah.View full profile →
- Shobab Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and Azubah.View full profile →
- Ardon Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb, brother of Jether and MeredView full profile →
- Mesha Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and founder of Ziph.View full profile →
- Haran Tribe of JudahSon of CalebA descendant of Caleb, son of Caleb's concubine Ephah.View full profile →
- Moza Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb by his concubine EphahView full profile →
- Gazez Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and his concubine Ephah.View full profile →
- Sheber Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and his concubine MaacahView full profile →
- Tirhanah Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb by his concubine MaacahView full profile →
- Regem Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, of the tribe of JudahView full profile →
- Jotham Tribe of JudahSon of CalebA son of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- Geshan Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a descendant of Caleb.View full profile →
- Pelet MaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined David at ZiklagView full profile →
- Ephah Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, in Caleb's genealogy.View full profile →
- Shaaph Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- Shaaph Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Jahdai, a CalebiteView full profile →
- Sheva Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb's concubine MaacahView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:49
"She was also the mother of Shaaph father of Madmannah, and of Sheva father of Machbenah and Gibea. Caleb’s daughter was Acsah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עַכְסָה |
Achsah
iting Kiriath-sepher (Jos 15:16 ff; Jud 1:12 ff). Caleb, the narrative says, established Achsah in the South-country, and in addition, at her asking, gave her certain important springs of water--the "upper basins" and the "nether basins." Professor G. F. Moore identifies these with the groups of springs in Seit ed-Dilbeh (notes on Jud in Polychrome Bible).
Willis J. Beecher
ak'-shaf ('akhshaph, "sorcery," or "fascination"): A city in the northern part of the territory conquered by Joshua. The king of Achshaph was a member of the coalition against Israel under Jabin and Sisera. It is men