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Othniel

[oth-nee-uh l]
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noun
  1. a judge of Israel. Judges 3:9.
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  • Tis not alway when we think Israel at the lowest that Othniel is raised up to judge us.

    Robin Tremayne

    Emily Sarah Holt

  • She was not satisfied with the portion of land that fell to Othniel.

  • Othniel the judge without reproach is followed by Ehud the regicide.

    Judges and Ruth

    Robert A. Watson

  • His younger brother (perhaps nephew) Othniel, won the city and his bride.

  • Othniel, the son of Kenaz, by his shrewd arguing restored them all as if they had never lapsed from the memory.