Therefore the anger of Yahweh was kindled against Israel and he sold them into the hand of Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram-naharaim. And the children of Israel served Cushan-rishathaim eight years.
“Aram-naharaim.” This could be Aram of the two rivers, often thought of as Mesopotamia. But that could be a copiest error for an area much closer to Israel.