Translations
Modern
So Moab was subdued under the hand of Israel that day, and the land had rest for eighty years.
Traditional
So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest fourscore years.
Literal
And Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest for eighty years.
Latin
Humiliatusque est Moab in die illo sub manu Israël: et quievit terra octoginta annis.
Original
Hebrew
English
So Moab was subdued under the hand of Israel that day, and the land had rest for eighty years.
Notes
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
Events
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
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 Nation: National Peace