Keraia
Judges 3

Judges 3:22

Ehud · Judges 3:12–30
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Translations

Modern
Even the handle sank in after the blade, and Eglon’s fat closed in over it, so that Ehud did not withdraw the sword from his belly. And Eglon’s bowels emptied.
Traditional
And the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, so that he could not draw the dagger out of his belly; and the dirt came out.
Literal
And the hilt even went in after the blade, and the fat closed over the blade, for he did not draw the dagger out of his belly. And his excrement came out.
Latin
…tam valide, ut capulus sequeretur ferrum in vulnere, ac pinguissimo adipe stringeretur. Nec eduxit gladium, sed ita ut percusserat, reliquit in corpore: statimque per secreta naturæ alvi stercora proruperunt.

Original

Hebrew
English
Even the handle sank in after the blade, and Eglon’s fat closed in over it, so that Ehud did not withdraw the sword from his belly. And Eglon’s bowels emptied.

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 Houses: had often Detached Apartments for Secrecy and for Strangers Hypocrisy: Ehud Israel: Renew Their Idolatry Judge: Ehud Military Arms: Offensive: Dagger Regicide of Ehud