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Judges 3

Judges 3:18

Ehud · Judges 3:12–30
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Translations

Modern
After Ehud had finished presenting the tribute, he ushered out those who had carried it.
Traditional
And when he had made an end to offer the present, he sent away the people that bare the present.
Literal
And when he had finished presenting the tribute, he sent away the people who had carried the tribute.
Latin
Cumque obtulisset ei munera, prosecutus est socios, qui cum eo venerant.

Original

Hebrew
English
After Ehud had finished presenting the tribute, he ushered out those who had carried it.

Notes

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

Events

Glossary

Deliverance, Deliverer Dibon Eglon (Person) Ehud Judah, Tribe of Judges, Book of Moab, Moabites

Topics

Assassination of Eglon, by Ehud Confidence: Betrayed: Eglon, by Ehud Dagger: A Short Sword Deception: Ehud Deceives Eglon, and Kills Him Eglon: King of Moab: Assassinated by Ehud Falsehood: Ehud Gilgal: Eglon, King of Moab, Resides and is Slain At God: Preserver: Under Ehud Homicide: Felonious: Ehud Hypocrisy: Ehud Israel: Renew Their Idolatry Judge: Ehud Presents: Laid out and Presented with Great Ceremony Presents: Often Borne by Servants Regicide of Ehud