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What does Judges 1:13 mean?

Othniel, Caleb's younger brother, went and captured it, so Caleb gave him his daughter Achsah as his wife. Judges 1:13 - Modern Text Bible

(Othniel, a close relative, steps up and succeeds, so he receives Achsah as promised. This sets up Othniel as a capable and brave leader.)