Judges 3:12

Translations

Modern

Once again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD. So He gave Eglon king of Moab power over Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.

Traditional

And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the Lord: and the Lord strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the Lord.

Literal

And the sons of Israel again did evil in the eyes of YHWH, and YHWH strengthened Eglon king of Moab against Israel, because that they had done evil in the eyes of YHWH.

Latin

Addiderunt autem filii Israël facere malum in conspectu Domini: qui confortavit adversum eos Eglon regem Moab, quia fecerunt malum in conspectu ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

Once again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD. So He gave Eglon king of Moab power over Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.

Notes

Judges 3:12–13

The people of Moab and the Ammonites descended from Lot’s relationship with his daughters (Genesis 19:30–38). Although related to Israel, both nations were Israel’s enemies.
The Amalekites were nomads who attacked Israel in the desert, and Israel was commanded to remain hostile toward them (Numbers 24:20; Deuteronomy 25:17–19). These three nations likely joined forces because they feared Israel's expansion.

Judges 3:12–30

In this epic story of intrigue and cleverness, Ehud showed bravery when a group of nations from east of the Jordan invaded the hill country of Ephraim and Benjamin. The story uses a familiar pattern and emphasizes the people's repeated turning away from their faith.

Theme notes and profiles

Moab and Ammon The Amalekites Charismatic Leadership

Events

Subjugation by Eglon

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Judges 2:19
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Ezekiel 38:16
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But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.
2 Kings 5:1
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What shall I do with you, O Ephraim? What shall I do with you, O Judah? For your loyalty is like a morning mist, like the early dew that vanishes.
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People

Eglon: King of Moab who oppressed Israel Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Places

Moab: Ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea in Jordan

Glossary

Amalek, Amalekites Ammon, Ammonites Dibon Eglon (Person) Ehud Heshbon Judah, Tribe of Judges, Book of Moab, Moabites

Topics

Alliances: Moabites, Amalekites, and Ammonites Ammonites: Confederate with Moabites and Amalekites Against Israel Eglon: King of Moab: Assassinated by Ehud Israel: Renew Their Idolatry The Ammonites: Assisted Eglon Against Israel

Judges 3:12

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