Bible Verses About "Who Was Othniel in the Bible"
Othniel was the first judge of Israel, Caleb's nephew, who delivered Israel from Cushan-rishathaim of Mesopotamia and brought forty years of peace through the Spirit of the Lord.
Othniel was the first judge of Israel, Caleb's nephew, who delivered Israel from Cushan-rishathaim of Mesopotamia and brought forty years of peace through the Spirit of the Lord.
"And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother. And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim." — Judges 3:9-10 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Othniel in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother. And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim."
"And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died."
"And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjathsepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife. And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife."
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