Othniel (17 Aug 1373 Jahr v. Chr. – 7 Apr 1334 Jahr v. Chr.)

Beschreibung:

Joshua 15:16-17; Judges 3:7-11

Othniel was the son-in-law/nephew of Caleb (the spy); he was married to Aksah, Caleb's daughter. He was from the tribe of Judah.

For 8 years, the Israelites were under the oppression of Cushan-Rishathaim, king of Aram Naharaim. Othniel rose up and defeated the Aramites, securing peace and independece for the nation.

He judged for ~40 years until his death, after which the Israelites fall to Eglon, king of Moab.

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