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Achsah

American  
[ak-suh] / ˈæk sə /
Douay Bible, Axa

noun

  1. (in the Bible) the daughter of Caleb who was promised in marriage to the conqueror of the city of Debir.


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When Achsah Nesmith got the phone call offering her a job writing presidential speeches for Jimmy Carter, she turned it down.

From Seattle Times Mar. 14, 2024

Dorsey owned a farm implement and hardware business in Ellicott City, Md. His daughter Achsah Dorsey Serpell took possession of the farm after his death.

From Washington Post Jul. 22, 2022

"Was it not a proud moment for Achsah, when Othniel, after the conquest of Kirjathsepher, claimed her hand as the victor's prize?" asked Hadassah.

From Hebrew Heroes A Tale Founded on Jewish History by A. L. O. E.

She ventured to confide to Miss Achsah certain aspirations in regard to Mark, and her confidence was well received and her plans applauded.

From Mr. Claghorn's Daughter by Trent, Hilary

We only catch a glimpse of one woman named Achsah, but that is enough to show us that she possessed the prevailing and prominent characteristic of all the other "holy women."—she wanted something.

From Fair to Look Upon by Freeley, Mary Belle

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