King of Mesopotamia whom Israel served for eight years. The Lord raised up Othniel, Kenaz’s son, to deliver Israel out of his hand; later, Cushan-rishathaim was defeated by Othniel in war (Jgs 3:8–10). His exact identity is uncertain.
Cushan-Rishathaim
From Tyndale Bible Dictionary, adapted by Mission Mutual. CC BY-SA 4.0.