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Judges 3

Judges 3:29

Ehud · Judges 3:12–30
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Translations

Modern
At that time they struck down about ten thousand Moabites, all robust and valiant men. Not one of them escaped.
Traditional
And they slew of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, all lusty, and all men of valour; and there escaped not a man.
Literal
And they struck down at that time about ten thousand men of Moab, all stout and men of valor, and not a man escaped.
Latin
…sed percusserunt Moabitas in tempore illo, circiter decem millia, omnes robustos et fortes viros. Nullus eorum evadere potuit.

Original

Hebrew
English
At that time they struck down about ten thousand Moabites, all robust and valiant men. Not one of them escaped.

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 Holy War

Events

Places

Moab: Ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea in Jordan

Glossary

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

Topics

Deception: Ehud Deceives Eglon, and Kills Him Eglon: King of Moab: Assassinated by Ehud God: Preserver: Under Ehud Israel: Renew Their Idolatry Judge: Ehud the River Jordan: Remarkable Events Connected With: Slaughter of Moabites