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Othniel

The first of Israel's judges, who delivered the people from Mesopotamian oppression.

Role: Judge
Lived: c. 14th century BC
Belonged to: Judges, Tribe of Judah
Tribe/lineage: Judah

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 3
Family & lineage
BibleSon of Kenaz.
Joshua 15:17
↳ Kenaz (Num 32:12)
BibleHusband of Achsah.
Joshua 15:17
↳ Achsah
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Judah.
Joshua 15:17

Where in scripture

JoshuaJudges1 Chronicles
Joshua 15:17Judges 1:13Judges 3:9Judges 3:111 Chronicles 4:131 Chronicles 27:15

Family

KKenazSSeraiahOthnielAchsahHHathathMMeonothai

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