Prize of War takes place mainly in Debir, which before Othniel’s conquest had been called Kiriath-Sepher. There are a few cities that Joshua conquered but were re-inhabited a little later, and then had to be re-conquered by the various tribes. Debir was one of those. Where exactly that is in Israel now is a matter of some debate. I have …
When is a Judge Not a Judge?
Othniel, our hero in Prize of War, is the first shophet named in the Book of Judges, the seventh book of the Bible. The Hebrew word we translate as “judge” is shophet. A shophet is so much more than a judge. Moses was the first shophet. You’ll recall people came to him to settle all kinds of disputes—so much so …
Real-Life Fairy Tales
Othniel … “Lion of God.” The man who conquered a city to win his bride. The stuff fairy tales are made of. We don’t know that they lived happily ever after, but we do know a bit more about Othniel than Acsah. He was Caleb’s nephew, the son of his brother Kenaz. He had a brother named Seraiah. He conquered …
It Has to be Important
If you’ve been waiting, you’re about to be rewarded. My next book, Prize of War, is set to be released October 20. Prize of War takes place just a few years after the end of the “Journey to Canaan” trilogy. We leave behind the family of Bezalel and Kamose, and this time Caleb’s family takes over. The story of Acsah …