Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(lion). A judge of Israel (Josh. 15:17; Judg. 1:13; 3:9-11).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Son of Kenaz, brother or nephew of Caleb. He took Kirjathsepher, and married Achsah, Caleb’s daughter. He afterward became one of the judges, and prevailed against Chushan-rishathaim, king of Mesopotamia. Under him the land had rest forty years (Josh. 15:17; Judg. 1:13; Judg. 3:9,11; 1 Chron. 4:13). An Othniel is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:15, which may be the same or a descendant.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
`Othniy’el
Meaning:
from the same as 6273 and 410; force of God; Othniel, an Israelite
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
seasonable speaking of God
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Lion of God; force of God:―son of Kenaz, Josh. 15:17. {Leo Dei}