Son of Kenaz, brother or nephew of Caleb. He took Kirjathsepher, and married Achsah, Caleb's daughter. He afterwards became one of the judges, and prevailed against Chushan-rishathaim, king of Mesopotamia. Under him the land had rest forty years. Joshua 15:17; Judges 1:13; Judges 3:9,11; 1 Chronicles 4:13 . An Othniel is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:15 , which may be the same or a descendant.