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# empowered him
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This phrase means that Yahweh helped Othniel to have and develop the qualities he needed to be a great leader.
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# he judged Israel
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Here "judged" means he led the people of Israel.
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# he went out to war
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Here "he" refers to Othniel who represents himself and the army of Israel. Alternate translation: "Othniel and the Israelite soldiers went to fight against the army of Cushan-Rishathaim" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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# Yahweh gave him victory over Cushan-Rishathaim king of Aram
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Here "Cushan-Rishathaim" represents his army. Alternate translation: "Yahweh helped the Israelite army defeat the army of Cushan-Rishathaim king of Aram" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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# The hand of Othniel
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Here "hand" is a metonym for army. Alternate translation: "The army of Othniel" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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