Othniel’s Deliverance

Overview

• Testament: Old
• Book: Judges
• Chapters: Judges 3:7-11
• Summary: The Spirit of the LORD comes upon Othniel, and he delivers Israel from oppression.

Details

Israel serves other gods and is sold into the hand of Cushan-rishathaim for eight years. When the people cry out, the LORD raises Othniel, who judges Israel and brings forty years of rest.

Key People Involved

• Othniel — Spirit-empowered deliverer

Key Places

• Canaan — Land where Israel is oppressed and delivered

Important Verses

“And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel…” — Judges 3:10

Cross-References

• Related events: Cycle of Apostasy

Notes

This first deliverance is the cleanest example of the judges pattern.