Othniel. [Oth'niel]
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, Judges 1:3; 1 Chronicles 1:4. An Othniel is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:15, which may be the same or a descendant.