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Then Othniel son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So the land had rest forty years. Then Othniel the son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So the land had rest for forty years. Then Othniel the son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the land was at rest for forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the land was quiet for forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And the land was at rest [from oppression for] forty years. Then Othniel the son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the land had peace for forty years, and Othniel son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the land was peaceful 40 years, and Othniel son of Kenaz died. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and Israel was at peace until Othniel died about 40 years later. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So there was finally peace in the land for 40 years. Then Othniel, son of Kenaz, died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There was peace in the land for forty years, and then Othniel died. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As a result, the land was quiet for 40 years. Then Kenaz' son Othniel died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The land had rest for forty years; then Othniel son of Kenaz died. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the land had rest forty years: and Othniel the son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The land had rest forty years, then Othniel the son of Kenaz died. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the land rests forty years. And Othniel son of Kenaz dies,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the land resteth forty years. And Othniel son of Kenaz dieth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the land will rest forty years: and Othniel, son of Kenaz, will die.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the land rested forty years, and Othoniel the son of Cenez died. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the land was quiet for forty years. And Othniel, the son of Kenaz, died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So the land was at rest for forty years, until Othniel, son of Kenaz, died. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So the land had rest forty years. Then Othniel son of Kenaz died.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the land had rest forty years. Then Othniel the son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the land came to rest forty years, and Athneil, son of Qanaz, died<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the land was quiet forty years; and Gothoniel the son of Kenez died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/3-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=706" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/judges/3.htm">Othniel</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>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. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">So the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/8252.htm" title="8252: wat·tiš·qōṭ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To be quiet or undisturbed. A primitive root; to repose.">had rest</a> <a href="/hebrew/705.htm" title="705: ’ar·bā·‘îm (Number-cp) -- Forty. Multiple of arba'; forty.">for forty</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nāh (N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">years,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6274.htm" title="6274: ‘ā·ṯə·nî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- A hero in Isr. From the same as Otnniy and 'el; force of God; Othniel, an Israelite.">until Othniel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/7073.htm" title="7073: qə·naz (N-proper-ms) -- Probably from an unused root meaning to hunt; hunter; Kenaz, the name of an Edomite and of two Israelites.">of Kenaz</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yā·māṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">died.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/11-23.htm">Joshua 11:23</a></span><br />So Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the LORD had spoken to Moses. And Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to the allotments to their tribes. Then the land had rest from war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/14-15.htm">Joshua 14:15</a></span><br />(Hebron used to be called Kiriath-arba, after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim.) Then the land had rest from war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-44.htm">Joshua 21:44</a></span><br />And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/22-4.htm">Joshua 22:4</a></span><br />And now that the LORD your God has given your brothers rest as He promised them, you may return to your homes in the land that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you across the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/23-1.htm">Joshua 23:1</a></span><br />A long time after the LORD had given Israel rest from all the enemies around them, when Joshua was old and well along in years,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-24.htm">1 Kings 4:24</a></span><br />For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/5-4.htm">1 Kings 5:4</a></span><br />But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-6.htm">2 Chronicles 14:6</a></span><br />Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-15.htm">2 Chronicles 15:15</a></span><br />And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with all their heart. They had sought Him earnestly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-30.htm">2 Chronicles 20:30</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-17.htm">Isaiah 32:17-18</a></span><br />The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever. / Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Hebrews 4:8-9</a></span><br />For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. / There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a></span><br />And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a></span><br />Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1</a></span><br />Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.</p><p class="hdg">the land</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/3-30.htm">Judges 3:30</a></b></br> So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest fourscore years.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/5-31.htm">Judges 5:31</a></b></br> So let all thine enemies perish, O LORD: but <i>let</i> them that love him <i>be</i> as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/8-28.htm">Judges 8:28</a></b></br> Thus was Midian subdued before the children of Israel, so that they lifted up their heads no more. And the country was in quietness forty years in the days of Gideon.</p><p class="hdg">Othniel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Judges 3:9</a></b></br> And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, <i>even</i> Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-17.htm">Joshua 15:17</a></b></br> And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">1 Chronicles 4:13</a></b></br> And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/2-21.htm">Death</a> <a href="/judges/2-21.htm">Died</a> <a href="/judges/2-21.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Kenaz</a> <a href="/judges/3-10.htm">Othniel</a> <a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Oth'ni-El</a> <a href="/joshua/22-27.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/joshua/23-12.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-35.htm">Resteth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/3-31.htm">Death</a> <a href="/judges/4-1.htm">Died</a> <a href="/judges/8-32.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-36.htm">Kenaz</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">Othniel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">Oth'ni-El</a> <a href="/judges/3-30.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/judges/3-30.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/judges/3-30.htm">Resteth</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/3-1.htm">The nations which were left to prove Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/3-5.htm">By communion with them they commit idolatry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Othniel delivered them from Chushan-Rishathaim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/3-12.htm">Ehud from Eglon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/3-31.htm">and Shamgar from the Philistines</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So the land had rest for forty years</b><br>This phrase indicates a period of peace and stability in Israel following a time of oppression. The "rest" signifies a cessation of conflict and a return to normalcy in daily life. The number forty often symbolizes a generation or a period of testing and completion in the Bible, as seen in the forty years of Israel's wandering in the wilderness (<a href="/numbers/14-33.htm">Numbers 14:33-34</a>) and Jesus' forty days of fasting (<a href="/matthew/4-2.htm">Matthew 4:2</a>). This rest was a direct result of Othniel's leadership and God's deliverance, highlighting the cyclical pattern of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance found throughout the Book of Judges.<p><b>until Othniel son of Kenaz died</b><br>Othniel, the first judge of Israel, was a nephew of Caleb, a prominent figure known for his faithfulness (<a href="/joshua/14-6.htm">Joshua 14:6-14</a>). His leadership brought about the deliverance of Israel from the oppression of Cushan-Rishathaim, king of Mesopotamia (<a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Judges 3:8-10</a>). The mention of his death marks the end of the period of peace, suggesting that the stability of Israel was closely tied to the presence of a godly leader. This pattern is seen throughout Judges, where the death of a judge often leads to a return to idolatry and chaos. Othniel's role as a deliverer can be seen as a type of Christ, who brings ultimate deliverance and peace to His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/o/othniel.htm">Othniel</a></b><br>The first judge of Israel after the death of Joshua. He was the son of Kenaz and the younger brother of Caleb. Othniel is noted for delivering Israel from the oppression of Cushan-Rishathaim, king of Aram Naharaim.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/kenaz.htm">Kenaz</a></b><br>The father of Othniel and a member of the tribe of Judah. Kenaz's lineage is significant as it connects Othniel to Caleb, a prominent figure in Israel's history.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land.htm">The Land</a></b><br>Refers to the land of Israel, which experienced peace and rest during Othniel's judgeship.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/forty_years.htm">Forty Years</a></b><br>A period of peace and stability in Israel, symbolizing a generation. The number forty often represents a time of testing or judgment in the Bible.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/death_of_othniel.htm">Death of Othniel</a></b><br>Marks the end of a period of peace and the beginning of a new cycle of disobedience and oppression for Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance.htm">God's Deliverance</a></b><br>God raises leaders to deliver His people in times of distress. Othniel's leadership is a reminder of God's faithfulness to provide deliverance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>The peace experienced during Othniel's judgeship underscores the blessings of obedience to God. When Israel followed God's ways, they enjoyed rest and prosperity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cycle_of_sin.htm">The Cycle of Sin</a></b><br>The book of Judges illustrates the repetitive cycle of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance. This cycle serves as a warning to remain vigilant in faith and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_rest.htm">The Significance of Rest</a></b><br>The forty years of rest symbolize a period of divine blessing. It points to the ultimate rest believers find in Christ, encouraging us to seek spiritual rest in Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_leadership.htm">Legacy of Leadership</a></b><br>Othniel's life and leadership left a legacy of peace. Our actions and faithfulness can impact future generations, encouraging us to lead lives that honor God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_othniel_biblically.htm">Who is Othniel in historical or biblical context?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_themes_in_judges.htm">What are the key themes in the Book of Judges?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_46_9_align_with_ongoing_wars.htm">How does the promise that God makes wars cease (Psalm 46:9) align with the unceasing record of global conflicts throughout history? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god's_cycle_conflict_with_free_will.htm">Does the cyclical pattern of God sending deliverers (Judges 3:7-11) conflict with the notion of human free will or moral responsibility?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">The land had rest forty years.</span>--Rabbi Tanchum interprets this to mean, "till forty years after the death of Joshua." For the very difficult chronology of this period, see the Introduction. Many questions have been raised, such as--Do the forty years <span class= "ital">include </span>or <span class= "ital">exclude </span>the period of servitude? Is forty meant to be an exact or a general number? Are the various periods of rest and servitude continuous and successive, or do they refer to different parts of the Holy Land, and do they synchronise? Perhaps no final answer to these questions is as yet possible, and no less than fifty schemes of the chronology of the period of the judges have been attempted, which fact alone proves how insufficient are the data on which to decide.<p><span class= "bld">Died.</span>--Probably <span class= "ital">during </span>the forty years, unless we suppose that he attained a most unusual age. After this event the tribe of Judah sinks into the background till the days of David.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Othniel</span>, etc. The arrangement of this verse suggests that Othniel lived through the whole forty years of rest, but this is highly improbable. The first part of the verse only belongs to the preceding section, which it closes quite naturally. The result of Othniel's victories was a rest of forty years (cf. ver. 30; 5:31; 8:28, etc.). The latter half of the verse - <span class="cmt_word">And</span> <span class="cmt_word">Othniel the son of Kenaz died</span> - begins a new section, and is introductory to the first apostasy, which followed after his death. <p> CHAPTER 3:13-31 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/3-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So the land</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָ֖רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had rest</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּשְׁקֹ֥ט</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tiš·qōṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8252.htm">Strong's 8252: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be quiet or undisturbed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for forty</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְבָּעִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·bā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_705.htm">Strong's 705: </a> </span><span class="str2">Forty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">years,</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁנָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(šā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> </span><span class="str2">A year</span><br /><br /><span class="word">until Othniel</span><br /><span class="heb">עָתְנִיאֵ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ṯə·nî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6274.htm">Strong's 6274: </a> </span><span class="str2">Othniel -- a hero in Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Kenaz</span><br /><span class="heb">קְנַֽז׃</span> <span class="translit">(qə·naz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7073.htm">Strong's 7073: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kenaz -- an Edomite, also two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">died.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֖מָת</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·māṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/3-11.htm">Judges 3:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/3-11.htm">Judges 3:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/3-11.htm">Judges 3:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/3-11.htm">Judges 3:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/3-11.htm">Judges 3:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/3-11.htm">Judges 3:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/3-11.htm">Judges 3:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/3-11.htm">Judges 3:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/3-11.htm">Judges 3:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/3-11.htm">Judges 3:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/3-11.htm">OT History: Judges 3:11 The land had rest forty years (Jd Judg. 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