Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)
OTH'NIEL, the son of Kenaz, Jud 1:13, who displayed his valor in seizing the city of Debir, or Kirjath-sepher, for which exploit he was rewarded by the gift of the daughter of his uncle Caleb in marriage. Josh 15:17. Afterward he was made the instrument of delivering the Israelites from the oppression of the king of Mesopotamia. Judg 3:8-9.