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Cushan-rishathaim

Cushan-rishathaim was the king of Mesopotamia who ruled over Israel for eight years. God raised up Othniel son of Kenaz to rescue Israel, and Othniel defeated Cushan-rishathaim in battle (Judges 3:8–10). The exact identity of Cushan-rishathaim is uncertain.

The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915)The classic article on this subject

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