sentences:  According to the biblical account, some time after the death of Joshua, the Israelites once again turned to sin and fell under the subjection of Chushan-rishathaim, the king of Aram-Naharaim in Mesopotamia, because of the transgressions against God.He oppressed them for eight years; when they "cried" unto God, Othniel was raised up to be their deliverer.He is the only Judge mentioned connected with the Tribe of Judah.