A Promising Beginning

After Joshua's funeral, the people of Israel sought the Lord regarding their mission against the Canaanites. The tribe of Judah was chosen to lead, and they began well. Their victories, including Bezek, showed great promise. Yet Judah blinked when the inhabitants of the valley rolled out their iron chariots. Mixed in the military digest we find three spiritual heroes -- Caleb, Othniel and Achsah.