Who was the first judge of Israel, who delivered the people from Cushan-Rishathaim, king of Aram Naharaim?
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Correct answer: Othniel
Othniel, the nephew and son-in-law of Caleb, was the first judge raised up by God after the people cried out for help. He secured forty years of peace for the land after defeating the king of Aram Naharaim.
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