In the land of chaos
Where darkness reigns
A judge emerged
Othniel by name
With sword in hand
He fought with might
To bring his people back into the light
The cycle of oppression
A never-ending game
Israel cried out
Othniel answered their claim
He rose from the shadows
A beacon in the night
To fight the enemy and make the wrong things right
Oh
Othniel
Defender of the weak
Judging shadows
With vengeance he seeks
His strength
His courage
A testament to all
Othniel
The first judge
Heeding the call
Through battles and trials
He never lost his way
With faith as his armor
He led them through the fray
His heart full of justice
His spirit pure and true
Othniel the warrior
In every fight, he knew
Oh
Othniel
Defender of the weak
Judging shadows
With vengeance he seeks
His strength
His courage
A testament to all
Othniel
The first judge
Heeding the call
The first judge
Heeding the call
With Caleb's blessing
And Achsah by his side
He conquered the city
With God's spirit as his guide
Through the years of peace
His legacy would grow
Othniel, the judge
The nation learned to know
Eight years of torment
Beneath the foreign yoke
Cushan-Rishathaim's grip
Othniel finally broke
In the strength of the Lord
He led the final charge
Freed his people
With a heart so large
Othniel's heart
Oh
Othniel
Defender of the weak
Judging shadows
With vengeance he seeks
His strength
His courage
A testament to all
Othniel
The first judge
Heeding the call
Now his tale is told
In ancient scripture's frame
Othniel, the hero
Remembered by his name
From the depths of darkness
To the light of day
Othniel, the judge
Forever will he stay