Day 86-11

VI From the crossing into Canaan to the reign of Saul - 1422-1065 B.C. ~ cont.

B. The division of Cannan ~ cont.

2. Portions set aside ~ cont.

c. The Lord's faithfulness fulfilled - Joshua 21:43-45
d. 2 1/2 tribes sent to their homes, east of Jordan - Joshua 22:1-34
C. Establishment of Judges - Judges 2:16-19
1. 1st Judge - Othniel
a. 1st apostasy and servitude (Mesopotamia) - Judges 3:5-8
b. Othniel delivers (served 40 years) - Judges 3:9-10
c. Birth of Boaz (35th generation) (Son of Salmon/Rahab)
d. 1st Jubilee Year (Leviticus 25:10)

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Phinehas - H6372 - Apparently from H6310 and a variation of H5175; mouth of a serpent; Phinehas, the name of three Israelites.

• H6310 - From H6284; the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literally or figuratively (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to.
• H5175 - From H5172; a snake (from its hiss).

Phinehas name is mentioned 25 times in Scripture (several of those are for the son of Eli).  Who is this Phinehas?  Son of Eleazar, grandson of Aaron. Levitical priest who withstood the Moabites marrying with the Israelites, spearing Zimri and Cozbi.  This valor was rewarded by God with a covenant of peace (Numbers 25:12) and a covenant of an everlasting priesthood (Numbers 25:13).  Moses sent him to war with the holy instruments and the trumpets.  Partook of the contingency which confronted the children of Reuben, Gad and the 1/2 tribe of Manasseh about the altar they built.  Asked counsel of the Lord regarding the tribes of Israel attacking their brother Benjamin.  Begat Abishua and, if I counted correctly, was the great (x11) grandfather of Ezra the prophet.  Mentioned in the Psalms thus:

Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed. And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore.  (Psalm 106:30-31)

Othniel - H6274 - From the same as H6273 and H410; force of God; Othniel, an Israelite.

• H6273 - From an unused root meaning to force; forcible; Othni, an Israelite.
• H410 - Shortened from H352; strength; as adjective mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity.

Othniel mentioned 7 times in Scripture.  Son of Kenaz.  Nephew of Caleb.  Warrior worthy of his hire, won Caleb's daughter (Achsah) by taking Kirjathsepher.  The children of Israel cried unto the Lord and HE raised up Othniel as a deliverer.  Provided the land rest for 40 years (trials, probations and testings).  Father to Hathath.  Possible descendant, Heldai, served in the courses of the King (1 Chronicles 27:15 - questionable, can not verify).

Both worthy men, full of courage, honor and fervency for the Lord, to execute HIS decrees and follow the Lord.  Men who inspired others to stand to the test of being men of God and inspired others to follow them as they battled for the Lord and His righteousness.

Father, Your Bride is in need of such warriors this day.  Raise up men of character and integrity to boldly proclaim your truth.  Men who will swear to their own hurt and change not from the course You have given them.

Father raise up women of strength and nobility, who will support and encourage the Bride, working alongside and aiding the members in helping to proclaim Your gospel throughout the nations.

Father bless Your people with wisdom, discernment, guidance and strength to go forth without fear or trepidation.  To be bold and courageous, not counting our lives anything other than a sacrifice poured out to Thee.

That we might proclaim as Paul:

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.   (Acts 20:24)