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Judges 3

Judges 3:26

Ehud · Judges 3:12–30
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Translations

Modern
Ehud, however, had escaped while the servants waited. He passed by the idols and escaped to Seirah.
Traditional
And Ehud escaped while they tarried, and passed beyond the quarries, and escaped unto Seirath.
Literal
And Ehud had escaped while they delayed, and he passed beyond the stone images and escaped to Seirah.
Latin
Aod autem, dum illi turbarentur, effugit, et pertransiit locum idolorum, unde reversus fuerat. Venitque in Seirath:

Original

Hebrew
English
Ehud, however, had escaped while the servants waited. He passed by the idols and escaped to Seirah.

Notes

Judges 3:26

Seirah is not well-known, but it was reachable from the hill country. Ephraim and Benjamin could gather there.

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

People

Ehud: Left-handed Benjamite judge who delivered Israel from Moabite oppression

Places

Seirah: Place where Ehud escaped after killing Eglon

Glossary

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

Topics

Deception: Ehud Deceives Eglon, and Kills Him Eglon: King of Moab: Assassinated by Ehud Gilgal: Eglon, King of Moab, Resides and is Slain At God: Preserver: Under Ehud Israel: Renew Their Idolatry Judge: Ehud Quarries: General Scriptures Concerning Seirath: A City of Unknown Location