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    Othniel Bible Quiz — Questions and Answers

    All 10 questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the King James Version reference. Use this page as a study guide, an answer key, or a quick review sheet.

    1. Q1.Whose kinsman was Othniel?

      • A. Joshua
      • B. Caleb ✓
      • C. Moses
      • D. Joseph

      Answer: Caleb

      Judges 3:9 (KJV) — 'Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother.'

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    2. Q2.What city did Othniel take?

      • A. Hebron
      • B. Kirjath-sepher (Debir) ✓
      • C. Jericho
      • D. Bethel

      Answer: Kirjath-sepher (Debir)

      Judges 1:12-13 (KJV) — 'Othniel the son of Kenaz... took it.'

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    3. Q3.Who was promised as a reward?

      • A. Achsah, Caleb's daughter ✓
      • B. A field
      • C. Silver
      • D. Gold

      Answer: Achsah, Caleb's daughter

      Judges 1:12 (KJV).

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    4. Q4.What did Achsah ask of her father?

      • A. A horse
      • B. Springs of water ✓
      • C. Olive trees
      • D. Cattle

      Answer: Springs of water

      Judges 1:15 (KJV) — 'give me also springs of water.'

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    5. Q5.What springs did Caleb give her?

      • A. The upper springs and the nether springs ✓
      • B. The river of Jordan
      • C. The pools of Siloam
      • D. The wells of Beersheba

      Answer: The upper springs and the nether springs

      Judges 1:15 (KJV).

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    6. Q6.What king oppressed Israel before Othniel arose?

      • A. Eglon of Moab
      • B. Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia ✓
      • C. Jabin of Canaan
      • D. Sisera

      Answer: Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia

      Judges 3:8 (KJV).

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    7. Q7.How long did Israel serve him?

      • A. 8 years ✓
      • B. 18 years
      • C. 20 years
      • D. 40 years

      Answer: 8 years

      Judges 3:8 (KJV) — 'served Chushan-rishathaim eight years.'

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    8. Q8.What came upon Othniel from the LORD?

      • A. The Spirit of the LORD ✓
      • B. A vision
      • C. An angel
      • D. An oath

      Answer: The Spirit of the LORD

      Judges 3:10 (KJV) — 'the Spirit of the LORD came upon him.'

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    9. Q9.How long did the land have rest after Othniel?

      • A. 20 years
      • B. 40 years ✓
      • C. 80 years
      • D. 100 years

      Answer: 40 years

      Judges 3:11 (KJV) — 'the land had rest forty years.'

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    10. Q10.Othniel is called the first what?

      • A. King
      • B. Judge ✓
      • C. Prophet
      • D. Priest

      Answer: Judge

      Judges 3:9-11 (KJV) — first of the judges who delivered Israel.

      Read Judges 3:9 (KJV)