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Raw Blame History

empowered him

This means that Yahweh helped Othniel to develop the qualities he needed to be a great leader.

he judged Israel

Here "judged" means he led the people of Israel.

he went out to war

"Othniel and the Israelite soldiers went to fight against the army of Cushan-Rishathaim"

Yahweh gave him victory over Cushan-Rishathaim king of Aram

"Yahweh helped the Israelite army defeat the army of Cushan-Rishathaim king of Aram”