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
In the Book of Judges, Israel experienced cycles of rebellion against God, followed by oppression from enemies, and then deliverance by judges raised by God. Othniel, the first judge, led the Israelites to victory over Cushan-Rishathaim, bringing forty years of peace to the land. After this period of rest, Othniel's death marked the end of that era, setting the stage for future cycles.
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