Judges 3:11
“And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.”

What does Judges 3:11 mean?
The verse Judges 3:11 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, “And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.” This verse comes from the Book of Judges in the Old Testament, which tells the story of the Israelite tribes after the death of…
Read full commentaryDevotionalRest in the Midst of Chaos: A Reflection on Judges 3:11
In the book of Judges, we encounter a dynamic cycle of rebellion, oppression, repentance, and deliverance among the Israelites. Judges 3:11 encapsulates a poignant moment when it states, "And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died." This verse is more…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Rest and Reflection: Embracing the Peace of God
Heavenly Father, We come before You today to give thanks and praise for the peace You have bestowed upon us, much like the forty years of rest granted to Your people during the days of Othniel, the son of Kenaz. In Judges 3:11, we read, "And the land had rest forty years. And…
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