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Chushanrishathaim

(chief of two governments), the king of Mesopotamia who oppressed Israel during eight years in the generation immediately following Joshua. (Judges 3:8) (B.C. after 1420.) His yoke was broken from the neck of the people of Israel by Othniel, Caleb’s nephew. (Judges 3:10)

In the Bible

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Verses where Chushanrishathaim is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Judges 3:8

    Then the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He sold them into the hand of Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram-naharaim, and the Israelites served him eight years.

  • Judges 3:10

    The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him.

Scripture on Chushanrishathaim

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Chushanrishathaim references

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Sources · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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