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Son of Kenaz, brother or nephew of Caleb. He took Kirjathsepher, and married Achsah, Caleb's daughter. He afterwards became one of the judges, and prevailed against Chushan-rishathaim, king of Mesopotamia. Under him the land had rest forty years. Joshua 15: 17; Judges 1: 13; Judges 3: 9, 11; 1 Chr. 4: 13. An Othniel is mentioned in 1 Chr. 27: 15, which may be the same or a descendant.