Othniel (/ ˈ ɒ θ n i əl /; Hebrew: עָתְנִיאֵל בֶּן־קְנַז, ʿOṯnīʾēl ben Qǝnaz) was the first of the biblical judges. The etymology of his name is uncertain, but may mean "God/He is my strength" or "God has helped me".

Jan 4, 2022 · Othniel is the first of 12 judges listed in the Book of Judges. His judgeship covered a transitional period connecting the leaders of the past to the leaders of his time. He was related to Caleb, who had left Egypt as a freed slave and entered the Promised Land as a leader.

OTHNIEL ŏth’ nĭ əl (עָתְנִיאֵ֣ל, Γοθονιήλ; meaning uncertain: lion of God and God is might have been suggested). The first deliverer or judge of the Israelites (Judg 3:7-11). In Judges 1:13 and 3:9 he is said to be “the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother.”

In this series of articles we will explore the life of Othniel in the Bible. He was the first judge of Israel and there are many things we can learn from his life. So, grab your Bible and let’s dig in…

Othniel was a member of the tribe of Judah and one of the minor judges in the Bible. He delivered the transgressing Israelites from eight years of oppression by Cushan-Rishathaim (meaning doubly-wicked blackness), King of Mesopotamia.

OTHNIEL. oth'-ni-el (`othni'el): A hero in Israel, son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother. He conquered Kiriath-sepher, later known as Debir, in the territory of Judah in the days of Joshua, and was given the daughter of Caleb, Achsah, to wife as a reward (Joshua 15:17, parallel found in Judges 1:13). He later smote Cushan-rishathaim, king of ...

Othniel, a prominent figure in the Old Testament, is recognized as the first judge of Israel. His account is primarily found in the Book of Judges, where he emerges as a deliverer of the Israelites during a time of oppression.

Nov 25, 2022 · Othniel (Heb. Othniel’, עָתְנַיאֵל Lion Of God; Sept. Γοθονιήλ ) was the first judge or regent of the Hebrews after the death of Joshua. He was the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, of the tribe of Judah.

Mar 8, 2020 · Othniel stands as an exemplary figure in the Old Testament. As the first judge of Israel, he exemplified faith, courage, and reliance on God’s Spirit. His victory over Cushan-Rishathaim and the subsequent peace in Israel illustrate the …

OTHNIEL (Heb. עָתְנִיאֵל), son of Kenaz, the first judge of Israel. He is first mentioned as a hero of the tribe of Judah during the period of the conquest of the land. As a reward for capturing Debir, he received in marriage Achsah, the daughter of *Caleb.