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Judges 3:11

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Berean Standard Bible

So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.

Bible in Basic English

Then for forty years the land had peace, till the death of Othniel, the son of Kenaz.

Free Bible Version

As a result, the country was a peace for forty years until Othniel, son of Kenaz, died.

Geneva Bible 1599

So the lande had rest fourtie yeeres, and Othniel the sonne of Kenaz dyed.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.

Translation for Translators

After that, there was peace in the land for 40 years, until Othniel died.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The land had peace for forty years. Then Othniel son of Kenaz died.

Noah Webster Bible

And the land had rest forty years: and Othniel the son of Kenaz died.

World English Bible

The land had rest forty years, then Othniel the son of Kenaz died.

Young's Literal Translation

and the land resteth forty years. And Othniel son of Kenaz dieth,

Context

Othniel

¹⁰The 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.¹¹So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.

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Summary

This verse introduces the story of the judge Othniel, who was the first judge raised up by God to deliver the Israelites from their enemies after they had turned away from Him. Othniel's leadership marked a period of peace for forty years, illustrating God's faithfulness in raising up deliverers for His people when they repent and seek Him. The cycle of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance seen in the book of Judges is evident in this verse, highlighting the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's commands.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Othniel . . . died--How powerful the influence of one good man is, in church or state, is best found in his loss [BISHOP HALL].

Judges 3:11

Othniel

¹⁰The 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.¹¹So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.

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Berean Standard Bible

So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.

Bible in Basic English

Then for forty years the land had peace, till the death of Othniel, the son of Kenaz.

Free Bible Version

As a result, the country was a peace for forty years until Othniel, son of Kenaz, died.

Geneva Bible 1599

So the lande had rest fourtie yeeres, and Othniel the sonne of Kenaz dyed.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.

Translation for Translators

After that, there was peace in the land for 40 years, until Othniel died.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The land had peace for forty years. Then Othniel son of Kenaz died.

Noah Webster Bible

And the land had rest forty years: and Othniel the son of Kenaz died.

World English Bible

The land had rest forty years, then Othniel the son of Kenaz died.

Young's Literal Translation

and the land resteth forty years. And Othniel son of Kenaz dieth,