Study notes ▪ 2019Tags: Ehud; Judges 3:12-30; Israel; Spiritual life; MoabExcerpted from Profiles of the Judges
Description of Spiritual Failure
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“And the people of Israel again did what was evil in the sight of the Lord …” (3:12). |
| Nation(s) Oppressing Israel |
Moab (3:12), Ammon (3:13), and Amalek (3:13) |
| Nature of Foreign Oppression |
Invasion by a coalition of nations led by Eglon king of Moab (3:12-13)
Possession of Israelite territory—likely Jericho (3:13)
Exacting of tribute (3:15; 3:18) |
| Length of Foreign Oppression |
18 years (3:14) |
| Cry for Deliverance |
“the people of Israel cried out to the Lord” (3:15) |
| Provenance of Judge |
Of the tribe of Benjamin (3:15) |
| Special Notes |
Ehud was left-handed (3:15-16)—a trait that likely factored into his
ability to enter the presence of king Eglon armed with a deadly weapon (3:21). |
| Length of Judge’s Service |
Not recorded |
| Duration of Peace |
80 years (3:30) |
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