And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim.
The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became a leader and judge over Israel. He went out to battle, and the LORD gave him victory over Cushan-Rishathaim, the king of Mesopotamia. His forces defeated Cushan-Rishathaim completely.
God's Spirit empowered Othniel to lead Israel and defeat their oppressor, giving them victory in battle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes Othniel, Israel's first judge, who was raised up by God to deliver the Israelites from eight years of oppression under Cushan-Rishathaim. This occurred during the period of the judges (roughly 1200-1000 BC), when Israel had no king and repeatedly fell into cycles of sin, oppression, crying out to God, and deliverance through divinely appointed leaders.
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