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The Spirit of Yahweh came on him, and he judged Israel; and he went out to war, and Yahweh delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand: and his hand prevailed against Cushan- rishathaim.
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Empowered by the Spirit
Commentators unanimously emphasize that the phrase "the Spirit of the Lord came upon him" signifies a divine empowerment for service. This wasn't just an inner feeling but a special anointing from God that equipped Othniel with the extraordinary wisdom, courage, and strength needed to deliver Israel. Some scholars see this as making the judges 'types' of Christ, who was perfectly endowed with the Spirit for His work of salvation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him — this phrase occurs frequently in this book and in the books of Samuel and Kings. It mark…
19th Century
Anglican
The Spirit of the Lord came upon him. —Here the Targum has “the spirit of prophecy” (), perhaps with reference to Numbers 11:25. T…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him Moved him to engage in this work of delivering Israel, inspired him with co…
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The first judge was Othniel. Even in Joshua's time, Othniel began to be famous. Soon after Israel's settlement in Canaan, their purity began to be …