The children of Israel did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, and forgot Yahweh their God, and served the Baals and the Asheroth.
Myers observed that  Judges 3:10 here gives a good indication of the character and work of a "judge."[14]  Othniel possessed the Spirit of God. He declared war on Israel's enemy.  He led an army against him and defeated him.  He also evidently "led" or "ruled" Israel for some forty years.