עׇתְנִיאֵל

ot.ni.elProper Noun (Masculine)H6274

Othniel

From: from the same as H6273 (עׇתְנִי) and H410 (אֵל); force of God;

Short Definition

Othniel, an Israelite

Full Lexicon Entry

A Judge living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at ; son of: Kenaz (H7073I); brother of: Seraiah (H8304J); married to Achsah (H5915); father of: Hathath (H2867) and Meonothai (H4587)(?) § Othniel = "lion of God" son of Kenaz, younger brother of Caleb, and husband of Achsah the daughter of Caleb and his own niece; first judge of Israel, who after the death of Joshua, delivered the Israelites from the oppression of Chushanrishathaim

Grammar

Part of Speech Proper Noun (Masculine)

Morphology N:N-M-P

DescriptionProper Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Judges
3
1 Chronicles
2
Joshua
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 27:15
  • 1 Chronicles 4:13
  • Judges 1:13
  • Judges 3:9
  • Judges 3:11

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