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Othniel

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“Lion of God”or“Strength of God”

Othniel means "lion of God" or "strength of God" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament he is a nephew of Caleb who becomes the first of the ruling judges of the Israelites.

Biblical namesake: Othniel was the first Judge of Israel, known for delivering the Israelites from oppression and leading them to peace after Joshua's time. (Judges · Judges 3:7-11)

Biblical3 syllables · /ˈɑːθ.ni.əl/

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