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The LORD gave Cushan-Rishathaim king of Aram into the hands of Othniel, who overpowered him. <a href="/nlt/judges/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge. He went to war against King Cushan-rishathaim of Aram, and the LORD gave Othniel victory over him. <a href="/esv/judges/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> The Spirit of the LORD was upon him, and he judged Israel. He went out to war, and the LORD gave Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand. And his hand prevailed over Cushan-rishathaim. <a href="/bsb/judges/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him. <a href="/kjv/judges/3.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/judges/3.htm">New King James Version</a> The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel. He went out to war, and the LORD delivered Cushan-Rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed over Cushan-Rishathaim. <a href="/nasb_/judges/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel. When he went to war, the LORD handed over to him Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia, so that he prevailed over Cushan-rishathaim. <a href="/nasb/judges/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel. When he went out to war, the LORD gave Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand, so that he prevailed over Cushan-rishathaim. <a href="/nasb77/judges/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel. When he went out to war, the LORD gave Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand, so that he prevailed over Cushan-rishathaim. <a href="/lsb/judges/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the Spirit of Yahweh came upon him, and he judged Israel. And he went out to war, and Yahweh gave Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand. So his hand was strong against Cushan-rishathaim. <a href="/amp/judges/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel. He went out to war, and the LORD gave Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand, and he prevailed over Cushan-rishathaim. <a href="/csb/judges/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The Spirit of the LORD came on him, and he judged Israel. Othniel went out to battle, and the LORD handed over King Cushan-rishathaim of Aram to him, so that Othniel overpowered him. <a href="/hcsb/judges/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The Spirit of the LORD came on him, and he judged Israel. Othniel went out to battle, and the LORD handed over Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram to him, so that Othniel overpowered him. <a href="/asv/judges/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the Spirit of Jehovah came upon him, and he judged Israel; and he went out to war, and Jehovah delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand: and his hand prevailed against Cushan-rishathaim. <a href="/cev/judges/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Spirit of the LORD took control of Othniel, and he led Israel in a war against Cushan Rishathaim. The LORD let Othniel win, <a href="/erv/judges/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel; and he went out to war, and the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand: and his hand prevailed against Cushan-rishathaim. <a href="/gwt/judges/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the LORD's Spirit came over him, he became the judge of Israel. He went out to war. The LORD handed King Cushan Rishathaim of Aram Naharaim over to him, and Othniel overpowered him. <a href="/gnt/judges/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> The spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel's leader. Othniel went to war, and the LORD gave him the victory over the king of Mesopotamia. <a href="/isv/judges/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> The Spirit of the LORD was on him, and he governed Israel. When Othniel went out to battle, the LORD handed king Cushan-rishathaim of Aram-naharaim into his control, and Othniel's domination of Cushan-rishathaim was strong. <a href="/msb/judges/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel?s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him. <a href="/net/judges/3.htm">NET Bible</a> The LORD's spirit empowered him and he led Israel. When he went to do battle, the LORD handed over to him King Cushan-Rishathaim of Aram and he overpowered him. <a href="/nheb/judges/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The Spirit of the LORD came on him, and he judged Israel; and he went out to war, and the LORD delivered Cushan Rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand: and his hand prevailed against Cushan Rishathaim. <a href="/wbt/judges/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And 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. <a href="/web/judges/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh’s Spirit came on him, and he judged Israel; and he went out to war, and Yahweh delivered Cushan Rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand. His hand prevailed against Cushan Rishathaim. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the Spirit of YHWH is on him, and he judges Israel, and goes out to battle, and YHWH gives Chushan-Rishathaim king of Aram into his hand, and his hand is strong against Chushan-Rishathaim; <a href="/ylt/judges/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the Spirit of Jehovah is upon him, and he judgeth Israel, and goeth out to battle, and Jehovah giveth unto his hand Chushan-Rishathaim king of Aram, and strong is his hand against Chushan-Rishathaim; <a href="/slt/judges/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the spirit of Jehovah will be upon him, and he will judge Israel, and he will go forth to war: and Jehovah will give into his hand Cushan-Rishathaim, king of Aram; and his hand will be strong upon Cushan-Rishathaim.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the spirit of the Lord was in him, and he judged Israel. And he went out to fight, and the Lord delivered into his hands Chusan Rasathaim king of Syria, and he overthrew him. <a href="/cpdv/judges/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the Spirit of the Lord was in him, and he judged Israel. And he went out to fight, and the Lord delivered Cushan-Rishathaim, the king of Syria, and he overwhelmed him. <a href="/nabre/judges/3.htm">New American Bible</a> The spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel. When he marched out to war, the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim, king of Aram, into his power, and his hold on Cushan-rishathaim was firm. <a href="/nrsvce/judges/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel; he went out to war, and the LORD gave King Cushan-rishathaim of Aram into his hand; and his hand prevailed over Cushan-rishathaim.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the hand of the LORD was with him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war; and the LORD delivered Cushan the Wicked, king of Aram-nahrin, into his hands; and his hand prevailed against Cushan the Wicked. <a href="/hpbt/judges/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the hand of LORD JEHOVAH was upon him and he judged Israel and he went out for battle, and LORD JEHOVAH delivered into his hands Cushan the Evil King of Aram Nahrayn, and he strengthened his hand against Cushan the Evil One<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel; and he went out to war, and the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Cushan-rishathaim. <a href="/sep/judges/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he judged Israel; and he went out to war against Chusarsathaim: and the Lord delivered into his hand Chusarsathaim king of Syria of the rivers, and his hand prevailed against Chusarsathaim. <a href="/parallel/judges/3-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=690" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/judges/3.htm">Othniel</a> …9But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them. 10<a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ- (N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">The Spirit</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wat·tə·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">and he became Israel’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/8199.htm" title="8199: way·yiš·pōṭ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To judge, govern. ">judge</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">and went out</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: lam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">to war.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">And the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">delivered</a> <a href="/hebrew/3573.htm" title="3573: riš·‘ā·ṯa·yim (N-proper-ms) -- Apparently from Kuwshan and the dual of rish'ah; Cushan of double wickedness; Cushan-Rishathajim, a Mesopotamian king.">Cushan-rishathaim</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/758.htm" title="758: ’ă·rām (N-proper-fs) -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and an Isr. ">of Aram</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">into the hand of Othniel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3573.htm" title="3573: kū·šan (Prep) -- Apparently from Kuwshan and the dual of rish'ah; Cushan of double wickedness; Cushan-Rishathajim, a Mesopotamian king."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5810.htm" title="5810: wat·tā·‘āz (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To be strong. A primitive root; to be stout.">who prevailed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/3573.htm" title="3573: kū·šan (Prep) -- Apparently from Kuwshan and the dual of rish'ah; Cushan of double wickedness; Cushan-Rishathajim, a Mesopotamian king."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3573.htm" title="3573: riš·‘ā·ṯā·yim (N-proper-ms) -- Apparently from Kuwshan and the dual of rish'ah; Cushan of double wickedness; Cushan-Rishathajim, a Mesopotamian king.">him.</a> 11So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/10-6.htm">1 Samuel 10:6</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be transformed into a different person. <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a> The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. <a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a> So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a> how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a> “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, <a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Romans 8:9</a> You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">1 Corinthians 12:7-11</a> Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. / To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit, / to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, ... <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a> But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. <a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Ephesians 3:16</a> I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, <a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17</a> And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a> For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. <a href="/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20</a> You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. <a href="/1_john/4-13.htm">1 John 4:13</a> By this we know that we remain in Him, and He in us: He has given us of His Spirit.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the Spirit of the LORD came on 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<a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Judges 6:34</a> But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.<a href="/judges/11-29.htm">Judges 11:29</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead, and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over unto the children of Ammon.<a href="/judges/13-25.htm">Judges 13:25</a> And the Spirit of the LORD began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol.came.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Chushanrishathaim</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Chushan-Rishathaim</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Cushan</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Cushan-Rishathaim</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Cu'shan-Rishatha'im</a> <a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">im</a> <a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/3-2.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/judges/2-19.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-1.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/revelation/18-8.htm">Judgeth</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Mesopotamia</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Mesopota'mia</a> <a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Othniel</a> <a href="/judges/1-17.htm">Overcame</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-20.htm">Overpowered</a> <a href="/judges/1-35.htm">Prevailed</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Rishathaim</a> <a href="/joshua/5-1.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/judges/3-2.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/10-6.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Chushanrishathaim</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Chushan-Rishathaim</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-7.htm">Cushan</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Cushan-Rishathaim</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Cu'shan-Rishatha'im</a> <a href="/judges/3-28.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/judges/3-21.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/3-28.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/ezra/2-57.htm">im</a> <a href="/judges/3-12.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/5-9.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/judges/4-4.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/judges/4-4.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/judges/10-2.htm">Judgeth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-6.htm">Mesopotamia</a> <a href="/acts/2-9.htm">Mesopota'mia</a> <a href="/judges/3-11.htm">Othniel</a> <a href="/judges/3-13.htm">Overcame</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-23.htm">Overpowered</a> <a href="/judges/4-24.htm">Prevailed</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Rishathaim</a> <a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/judges/3-29.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 3</div>1. <a href="/judges/3-1.htm">The nations which were left to prove Israel</a> 5. <a href="/judges/3-5.htm">By communion with them they commit idolatry</a> 8. <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Othniel delivered them from Chushan-Rishathaim</a> 12. <a href="/judges/3-12.htm">Ehud from Eglon</a> 31. <a href="/judges/3-31.htm">and Shamgar from the Philistines</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Spirit of the LORD coming upon someone signifies God's direct intervention and blessing, enabling them to accomplish tasks beyond human capability. This empowerment is seen in other judges like Gideon (<a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Judges 6:34</a>) and Samson (<a href="/judges/14-6.htm">Judges 14:6</a>). It foreshadows the New Testament outpouring of the Holy Spirit on believers (<a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a>).and he became Israel’s judge Othniel, the first judge mentioned in the Book of Judges, is raised by God to lead and deliver Israel. The role of a judge in this context is not merely judicial but also military and spiritual leadership. Judges were seen as deliverers and saviors, prefiguring the ultimate deliverer, Jesus Christ, who judges and saves His people (<a href="/john/5-22.htm">John 5:22</a>).and went out to war This phrase highlights the military aspect of Othniel's judgeship. The judges often led Israel in battle against oppressors. The act of going to war under divine guidance underscores the theme of God fighting for Israel, as seen in <a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a>. It also reflects the spiritual warfare believers face, as described in <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>.And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel The deliverance of Cushan-rishathaim, whose name means "double wickedness," signifies God's judgment against oppressors and His faithfulness to Israel. Aram, often associated with regions in modern-day Syria, was a significant threat. This victory demonstrates God's sovereignty over nations and His ability to use chosen leaders to fulfill His purposes, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/45.htm">Isaiah 45:1</a> with Cyrus.who prevailed against him Othniel's victory is attributed to divine intervention rather than human strength, emphasizing the biblical principle that success comes from the LORD (<a href="/proverbs/21-31.htm">Proverbs 21:31</a>). This victory serves as a reminder of God's promise to deliver His people when they repent and turn to Him, a theme echoed throughout the Old Testament and fulfilled in Christ's ultimate victory over sin and death (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_spirit_of_the_lord.htm">The Spirit of the LORD</a> Refers to the divine presence and empowerment given by God to individuals for specific tasks or roles. In Hebrew, "Ruach Yahweh" signifies God's active and dynamic presence. 2. <a href="/topical/o/othniel.htm">Othniel</a> The first judge of Israel after the death of Joshua. He is Caleb's younger brother and is empowered by the Spirit of the LORD to deliver Israel from oppression. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation chosen by God, often falling into cycles of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance during the time of the Judges. 4. <a href="/topical/c/cushan-rishathaim.htm">Cushan-rishathaim</a> The king of Aram-Naharaim, who oppressed Israel for eight years before being defeated by Othniel. 5. <a href="/topical/a/aram-naharaim.htm">Aram-Naharaim</a> A region in Mesopotamia, indicating the geographical and political context of Israel's oppressors.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/empowerment_by_the_spirit.htm">Empowerment by the Spirit</a> Just as Othniel was empowered by the Spirit of the LORD, believers today are called to rely on the Holy Spirit for strength and guidance in their daily lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_deliverance.htm">God's Faithfulness in Deliverance</a> Despite Israel's repeated failures, God remains faithful to deliver them when they repent. This underscores God's mercy and faithfulness to His covenant people. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> Othniel's leadership was marked by divine empowerment and obedience. Christian leaders are encouraged to seek God's guidance and strength in their roles. <a href="/topical/v/victory_over_oppression.htm">Victory Over Oppression</a> The deliverance from Cushan-rishathaim symbolizes God's power to free His people from spiritual and physical oppression. Believers can trust in God's ability to deliver them from their struggles.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) The Spirit of the Lord came upon him.--Here the Targum has "the spirit of prophecy" (comp. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm" title="The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on me; because the LORD has anointed me to preach good tidings to the meek; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;">Isaiah 61:1</a>), perhaps with reference to <a href="/numbers/11-25.htm" title="And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spoke to him, and took of the spirit that was on him, and gave it to the seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit rested on them, they prophesied, and did not cease.">Numbers 11:25</a>. They render the same phrase in <a href="/judges/6-34.htm" title="But the Spirit of the LORD came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.">Judges 6:34</a>, "spirit of courage from Jehovah." This expression constantly recurs in this book (<a href="/judges/6-34.htm" title="But the Spirit of the LORD came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.">Judges 6:34</a>; <a href="/judges/11-29.htm" title="Then the Spirit of the LORD came on Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead, and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over to the children of Ammon.">Judges 11:29</a>; <a href="/judges/13-25.htm" title="And the Spirit of the LORD began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol.">Judges 13:25</a>). For "came upon him" (literally "was upon him"), a stronger phrase is "clothed him" (<a href="/judges/6-34.htm" title="But the Spirit of the LORD came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.">Judges 6:34</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm" title="Then the spirit came on Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Your are we, David, and on your side, you son of Jesse: peace, peace be to you, and peace be to your helpers; for your God helps you. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.">1Chronicles 12:18</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/24-20.htm" title="And the Spirit of God came on Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said to them, Thus said God, Why transgress you the commandments of the LORD, that you cannot prosper? because you have forsaken the LORD, he has also forsaken you.">2Chronicles 24:20</a>). The Jews, however, placed Othniel highest among the judges, and applied to him the words of <a href="/songs/4-7.htm" title="You are all fair, my love; there is no spot in you.">Song of Solomon 4:7</a>, "Thou art all fair; there is no spot in thee," because he alone of the judges is represented as irreproachable. Further than this, they followed some dim traditional data in identifying him with Jabez (<a href="/1_chronicles/4-10.htm" title="And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.">1Chronicles 4:10</a>), and regarding him as a learned teacher of the law. (See <a href="/judges/1-13.htm" title="And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.">Judges 1:13</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - And the Spirit, etc. This marks Othniel as one of the extraordinary Shophetim, or judges, Divinely commissioned to save Israel (see <a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Judges 6:34</a>; <a href="/judges/11-29.htm">Judges 11:29</a>; <a href="/judges/13-25.htm">Judges 13:25</a>; <a href="/judges/14-6.htm">Judges 14:6, 19</a>). <a href="/commentaries/judges/3-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The Spirit רֽוּחַ־ (rū·aḥ-) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of the LORD יְהוָה֮ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel came וַתְּהִ֨י (wat·tə·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be upon him, עָלָ֥יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against and he became Israel's יִשְׂרָאֵל֒ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc judge וַיִּשְׁפֹּ֣ט (way·yiš·pōṭ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8199.htm">Strong's 8199: </a> To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate and went out וַיֵּצֵא֙ (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to war. לַמִּלְחָמָ֔ה (lam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war And the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel delivered וַיִּתֵּ֤ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set Cushan-rishathaim רִשְׁעָתַ֖יִם (riš·‘ā·ṯa·yim) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3573.htm">Strong's 3573: </a> Cushan-rishathaim -- king of Aram-naharaim king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Aram אֲרָ֑ם (’ă·rām) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> Aram -- Syria into the hands [of Othniel], בְּיָד֔וֹ (bə·yā·ḏōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand who prevailed וַתָּ֣עָז (wat·tā·‘āz) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5810.htm">Strong's 5810: </a> To be strong against עַ֖ל (‘al) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against him. רִשְׁעָתָֽיִם׃ (riš·‘ā·ṯā·yim) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3573.htm">Strong's 3573: </a> Cushan-rishathaim -- king of Aram-naharaim <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/3-10.htm">OT History: Judges 3:10 The Spirit of Yahweh came on him (Jd Judg. 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