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Chushan-Rishathaim

CHUSHAN-RISHATHAIM, King of Mesopotamia, oppressed the Israelites

  1. From the year of the World 2591, to 2599. Judg. iii. 8, 9, 10.for eight years. At the end whereof, the Hebrews cried unto the Lord, and he raised up a deliverer for them; Othniel, the Son of Kenaz, and Son-in-law of Caleb. Othniel marched against Chushan-Rishathaim, and the Lord delivered him into his hands.

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