Judges 3:9 · KJV

"And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁷And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and forgat the LORD their God, and served Baalim and the groves.

⁸Therefore the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Chushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia: and the children of Israel served Chushan-rishathaim eight years.

⁹And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother.

¹⁰And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushan-rishathaim.

¹¹And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.

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Reflection Questions

How do you seek help when you are in trouble?

What does it mean for you to cry out to God?

When have you experienced God's deliverance in your life?

Life Application

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OthnielOT

Othniel was the first judge of Israel, known for his bravery and leadership. He was the younger brother of Caleb and was raised up by God to deliver Israel from oppression.

First appearance: Judges 1:13

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The act of crying out to the Lord for deliverance connects to the New Testament theme of seeking Jesus for salvation.

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