The Judges of Israel Judge and Tribe Scripture References Oppressors Period of Oppression/Rest (1) Othniel (Judah) Son of Kenaz, younger brother of Caleb Judg. 1:11–15; 3:1–11; Josh. 15:16–19; 1 Chr. 4:13 Cushan-Rishathaim, king of Mesopotamia 8 years/40 years (2) Ehud (Benjamin) Son of Gera Judg. 3:12–4:1 Eglon, king of Moab; Ammonites; Amalekites 18 years/80 years (3) Shamgar (Perhaps foreign) Son of Anath Judg. 3:31; 5:6 Philistines Not given/Not given (4) Deborah (Ephraim), Barak (Naphtali)