KJV ORIGINAL
And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the land was peaceful for forty years. Then Othniel, son of Kenaz, died.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that after God's deliverance through Othniel, Israel enjoyed four decades of peace until their deliverer passed away.
📚 Historical Context
This comes after Othniel had defeated King Cushan-rishathaim and freed Israel from eight years of oppression. Othniel was Israel's first judge, and his successful leadership brought a generation of peace. The forty-year period represents a complete generation of rest from foreign enemies.
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