Judges 3:9

9But when the Israelites cried out to the Lord [for help], the Lord raised up a 3:9 Lit deliverer.man to rescue the people of Israel, 3:9 Othniel was the first of the twelve people God appointed to rescue and lead Israel. In addition to specific judicial duties, the judges served as both civil and military leaders.Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother.