Judges 3:7-11 - Othniel

7 The people of Israel forgot Jehovah their God. They sinned against him and worshiped the idols of Baal and Asherah. 8 Jehovah became angry at Israel and let King Cushan Rishathaim of Mesopotamia conquer them. They were subject to him for eight years.

9 The Israelites cried out to Jehovah, and he sent someone to free them. This was Othniel, the son of Caleb's younger brother Kenaz. 10 The Spirit of Jehovah came upon him, and he became Israel's leader (judge). Othniel went to war, and Jehovah gave him the victory over the king of Mesopotamia. 11 There was peace in the land for forty years until Othniel died.


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