Judges 3:8-10

Expanded Bible

⁸ So the Lord ·was angry with [^Lburned in anger against] Israel and allowed ·Cushan-Rishathaim [or Cushan, the Doubly Wicked] king of ·northwest Mesopotamia [or Aram Naharaim; ^CNaharaim means “two rivers,” referring to Mesopotamia] to rule over the ·Israelites [^Lsons/^Tchildren of Israel] for eight years. ⁹ When Israel cried to the Lord, the Lord ·sent someone to save them [^Lraised up a deliverer]. Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, saved the Israelites. ¹⁰ The Spirit of the Lord ·entered [enpowered; came upon; was upon] Othniel, and he became Israel’s ·judge [leader; 2:16]. When he went to war, the Lord ·handed over to him [^Lgave into his hand] ·Cushan-Rishathaim [or Cushan, the Doubly Wicked; v. 8] king of ·northwest Mesopotamia [or Aram Naharaim; v. 8].