3:10a The Spirit of the LORD came upon him,

The spirit of Yahweh gave him power
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The spirit of Yahweh took control of Othniel

3:10b and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war.

and he became the judge of Israel and led them in fighting.
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and he became Israel’s leader and took them to war ⌊against Aram⌋ .

3:10c And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him.

Yahweh helped Othniel to fight Cushan-Rishathaim the king of Aram, and he defeated him.
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Yahweh gave him complete victory over King Cushan-Rishathaim the king of Aram.

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