The tenth "judge of Israel," born in Bethlehem. He held office seven years, and was noted for his large and prosperous family, B. C. 1182, Judges 12:8.

Illustrious, the tenth judge of Israel (Judges 12:8-10). He ruled seven years.

(illustrious ), a native of Bethlehem of Zebulun, who judged Israel for seven years after Jephthah. (Judges 12:8,10) (B.C. 1137.)