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Chushan-rishathaim

From: Concise Bible Dictionary: C By: George A. Morrish

Judges 3:8‑10

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King of Mesopotamia, who oppressed Israel for eight years: he was conquered by Othniel, Caleb’s nephew (Judg. 3:8-10⁸Therefore the anger of the Lord was hot against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Chushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia: and the children of Israel served Chushan-rishathaim eight years. ⁹And when the children of Israel cried unto the Lord, the Lord raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother. ¹⁰And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the Lord delivered Chushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushan-rishathaim. (Judges 3:8‑10)).

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