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    Othniel Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on othniel bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Judges 3:9 (KJV)

      Whose kinsman was Othniel?

      Answer: Caleb

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

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    2. Lesson 2 · Judges 1:13 (KJV)

      What city did Othniel take?

      Answer: Kirjath-sepher (Debir)

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

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    3. Lesson 3 · Judges 1:12 (KJV)

      Who was promised as a reward?

      Answer: Achsah, Caleb's daughter

      Study note. Judges 1:12 (KJV).

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    4. Lesson 4 · Judges 1:15 (KJV)

      What did Achsah ask of her father?

      Answer: Springs of water

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

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    5. Lesson 5 · Judges 1:15 (KJV)

      What springs did Caleb give her?

      Answer: The upper springs and the nether springs

      Study note. Judges 1:15 (KJV).

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    6. Lesson 6 · Judges 3:8 (KJV)

      What king oppressed Israel before Othniel arose?

      Answer: Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia

      Study note. Judges 3:8 (KJV).

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    7. Lesson 7 · Judges 3:8 (KJV)

      How long did Israel serve him?

      Answer: 8 years

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

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    8. Lesson 8 · Judges 3:10 (KJV)

      What came upon Othniel from the LORD?

      Answer: The Spirit of the LORD

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

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    9. Lesson 9 · Judges 3:11 (KJV)

      How long did the land have rest after Othniel?

      Answer: 40 years

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

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    10. Lesson 10 · Judges 3:9 (KJV)

      Othniel is called the first what?

      Answer: Judge

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

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    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does othniel bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?