Othniel Ben Kenaz

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Othniel Ben Kenaz is the first of the Biblical Judges. His wife Achsah was the daughter of Caleb (Josh. 15:16, 17; Judg. 1:13). He gained her hand as a reward for his bravery in leading a successful expedition against Debir. He was also Caleb's nephew, son of his brother(Joshua 15:17, Talmud Sotah 11b). Some thirty years after the death of Joshua, the Israelites fell under the subjection of Chushan-rishathaim, the king of Mesopotamia. He oppressed them for a full eight years, when they "cried" unto God, Othniel was raised up to be their deliverer. He was the son of Kenaz, younger brother of Caleb (Judg. 3:8, 9-11). He is the only Judge mentioned connected with the Tribe of Judah. Under him peace lasted for forty years.

See also

• Biblical judges
• Book of Judges

References

External links

• Articles:
• Book of Judges article (Jewish Encyclopedia)
• The King's Calendar: The Secret of Qumran (Chronology for Israel's Period of the Judges 1412 BCE to 1039 BCE)

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