New International VersionAfter Ehud had presented the tribute, he sent on their way those who had carried it.
New Living TranslationAfter delivering the payment, Ehud started home with those who had helped carry the tribute.
English Standard VersionAnd when Ehud had finished presenting the tribute, he sent away the people who carried the tribute.
Berean Standard BibleAfter Ehud had finished presenting the tribute, he ushered out those who had carried it.
King James BibleAnd when he had made an end to offer the present, he sent away the people that bare the present.
New King James VersionAnd when he had finished presenting the tribute, he sent away the people who had carried the tribute.
New American Standard BibleAnd it came about, when he had finished presenting the tribute, that Ehud sent away the people who had carried the tribute.
NASB 1995It came about when he had finished presenting the tribute, that he sent away the people who had carried the tribute.
NASB 1977And it came about when he had finished presenting the tribute, that he sent away the people who had carried the tribute.
Legacy Standard BibleAnd it happened when he had finished bringing the tribute near, that he sent away the people who had carried the tribute.
Amplified BibleAnd when Ehud had finished presenting the tribute, he sent away the people who had carried it.
Christian Standard BibleWhen Ehud had finished presenting the tribute, he dismissed the people who had carried it.
Holman Christian Standard BibleWhen Ehud had finished presenting the tribute, he dismissed the people who had carried it.
American Standard VersionAnd when he had made an end of offering the tribute, he sent away the people that bare the tribute.
English Revised VersionAnd when he had made an end of offering the present, he sent away the people that bare the present.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationWhen Ehud had finished delivering the payment, he sent back the men who had carried it.
Good News TranslationWhen Ehud had given him the gifts, he told the men who had carried them to go back home.
International Standard VersionAs he finished presenting the tribute, Ehud sent away the people who had been carrying it.
NET BibleAfter Ehud brought the tribute payment, he dismissed the people who had carried it.
New Heart English BibleWhen he had made an end of offering the tribute, he sent away the people who bore the tribute.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd when he had made an end to offer the present, he sent away the people that bore the present. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAfter Ehud had finished presenting the tribute, he ushered out those who had carried it.
World English BibleWhen Ehud had finished offering the tribute, he sent away the people who carried the tribute. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, when he has finished to bring the present near, that he sends the people carrying the present away,
Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, when he hath finished to bring near the present, that he sendeth away the people bearing the present,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd it will be as he finished to bring the gift, and he will send away the people lifting up the gift. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when he had presented the gifts unto him, he followed his companions that came along with him.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd when he had presented the gifts to him, he followed out his companions, who had arrived with him.
New American BibleWhen he had finished presenting the tribute, he dismissed the troops who had carried the tribute.
New Revised Standard VersionWhen Ehud had finished presenting the tribute, he sent the people who carried the tribute on their way. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when Ehur had finished offering the present, he sent away the people that bore the present.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd when he had finished offering the gift, he sent away the people bearing the gift OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when he had made an end of offering the present, he sent away the people that bore the present.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd it came to pass when Aod had made an end of offering his gifts, that he dismissed those that brought the gifts.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Ehud… 17and brought the tribute to Eglon king of Moab, who was an obese man. 18AfterEhud had finishedpresentingthe tribute,he ushered outthosewho had carriedit.19But upon reaching the idols near Gilgal, he himself turned back and said, “I have a secret message for you, O king.” “Silence,” said the king, and all his attendants left him.…
Cross References Judges 2:16-19Then the LORD raised up judges, who saved them from the hands of those who plundered them. / Israel, however, did not listen to their judges. Instead, they prostituted themselves with other gods and bowed down to them. They quickly turned from the way of their fathers, who had walked in obedience to the LORD’s commandments; they did not do as their fathers had done. / Whenever the LORD raised up a judge for the Israelites, He was with that judge and saved them from the hands of their enemies while the judge was still alive; for the LORD was moved to pity by their groaning under those who oppressed them and afflicted them. ...
Judges 4:1-3After Ehud died, the Israelites again did evil in the sight of the LORD. / So the LORD sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. The commander of his forces was Sisera, who lived in Harosheth-hagoyim. / Then the Israelites cried out to the LORD, because Jabin had nine hundred chariots of iron, and he had harshly oppressed the Israelites for twenty years.
Judges 6:1-6Again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD; so He delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years, / and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the Israelites prepared shelters for themselves in the mountains, caves, and strongholds. / Whenever the Israelites planted their crops, the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east would come up and invade them, ...
Judges 10:6-16And again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD. They served the Baals, the Ashtoreths, the gods of Aram, Sidon, and Moab, and the gods of the Ammonites and Philistines. Thus they forsook the LORD and did not serve Him. / So the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He sold them into the hands of the Philistines and Ammonites, / who that very year harassed and oppressed the Israelites, and they did so for eighteen years to all the Israelites on the other side of the Jordan in Gilead, the land of the Amorites. ...
Judges 13:1Again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD, so He delivered them into the hand of the Philistines for forty years.
1 Samuel 12:9-11But they forgot the LORD their God, and He sold them into the hand of Sisera the commander of the army of Hazor, and into the hands of the Philistines and the king of Moab, who fought against them. / Then they cried out to the LORD and said, ‘We have sinned, for we have forsaken the LORD and served the Baals and Ashtoreths. Now deliver us from the hands of our enemies, that we may serve You.’ / So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely.
2 Kings 13:3-5So the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He delivered them continually into the hands of Hazael king of Aram and his son Ben-hadad. / Then Jehoahaz sought the favor of the LORD, and the LORD listened to him because He saw the oppression that the king of Aram had inflicted on Israel. / So the LORD gave Israel a deliverer, and they escaped the power of the Arameans. Then the people of Israel lived in their own homes as they had before.
Nehemiah 9:27-28So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies. / But as soon as they had rest, they again did evil in Your sight. So You abandoned them to the hands of their enemies, who had dominion over them. When they cried out to You again, You heard from heaven, and You delivered them many times in Your compassion.
Psalm 106:40-43So the anger of the LORD burned against His people, and He abhorred His own inheritance. / He delivered them into the hand of the nations, and those who hated them ruled over them. / Their enemies oppressed them and subdued them under their hand. ...
Isaiah 10:5-6Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. / I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets.
Acts 13:19-20And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance. / All this took about 450 years. After this, God gave them judges until the time of Samuel the prophet.
Romans 1:24-28Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity for the dishonoring of their bodies with one another. / They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen. / For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. ...
Romans 11:32For God has consigned everyone to disobedience so that He may have mercy on everyone.
1 Corinthians 10:6-11These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did. / Do not be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” / We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died. ...
Galatians 3:22But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe.
Treasury of Scripture And when he had made an end to offer the present, he sent away the people that bore the present. Jump to Previous BareBearingBoreCarriedEhudEndOfferOfferingPresentPresentedPresentingTributeWayJump to Next BareBearingBoreCarriedEhudEndOfferOfferingPresentPresentedPresentingTributeWayJudges 3 1.The nations which were left to prove Israel5.By communion with them they commit idolatry8.Othniel delivered them from Chushan-Rishathaim12.Ehud from Eglon31.and Shamgar from the PhilistinesAfter Ehud had finished presenting the tributeEhud, a left-handed Benjamite, was chosen by God to deliver Israel from Moabite oppression. The tribute was a form of tax or offering paid by a subjugated people to their conqueror, in this case, Eglon, the king of Moab. This act of presenting tribute was common in ancient Near Eastern cultures as a sign of submission and servitude. The tribute likely consisted of agricultural produce or precious metals, reflecting the economic burden placed on Israel. This moment sets the stage for Ehud's cunning plan to deliver Israel, highlighting the theme of God using unexpected means and people to achieve His purposes. he ushered out those who had carried it Ehud's action of sending away the carriers of the tribute indicates his strategic planning. By dismissing them, he ensured that he would be alone with King Eglon, facilitating his assassination plan. This reflects Ehud's wisdom and courage, as he took a significant risk to fulfill God's deliverance of Israel. The carriers were likely fellow Israelites, and their departure signifies Ehud's solitary role in the upcoming act of deliverance. This moment foreshadows the individual responsibility and bravery required to confront evil, a theme echoed throughout Scripture, including in the life of Jesus Christ, who faced His mission alone at critical moments. Persons / Places / Events 1. EhudA left-handed judge of Israel from the tribe of Benjamin, chosen by God to deliver Israel from Moabite oppression. 2. TributeA payment made by the Israelites to Eglon, the king of Moab, as a sign of subjugation and servitude. 3. EglonThe king of Moab who oppressed Israel for eighteen years. 4. MoabA nation located east of the Dead Sea, often in conflict with Israel. 5. IsraelitesThe people of God, who were under Moabite oppression due to their disobedience to God. Teaching Points God's Deliverance through Unlikely MeansEhud, a left-handed man, was an unlikely hero. God often uses unexpected people and methods to accomplish His purposes. The Consequences of DisobedienceIsrael's subjugation to Moab was a direct result of their disobedience to God. This serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness. The Role of Courage in God's PlanEhud's bravery in approaching Eglon demonstrates the courage required to follow God's calling, even in dangerous situations. The Importance of RepentanceIsrael's cycle of sin and repentance highlights the need for genuine repentance and turning back to God. God's Sovereignty in Human AffairsDespite Israel's failures, God remained sovereign and orchestrated their deliverance, showing His control over history. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Judges 3
Who is Ehud in historical or biblical context?
In 1 Chronicles 8:6-7, is the reference to Ehud a contradiction of Judges 3, or is it an entirely different person with the same name?
Could the graphic details of King Eglon's death (Judges 3:21-25) be historically accurate or are they exaggerated?
Why does Judges 3:12-15 depict God empowering an assassin (Ehud) if murder is condemned elsewhere in scripture?(18) The people.--The tribute-bearers, headed by Ehud, would carry their offerings in long and pompous array, according to the fashion of the East, which always aims at making a present seem as large as possible (see Genesis 32:16). "Fifty persons often bear what one man could easily carry" (Chardin, iii. 217).
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Hebrew Afterכַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר(ka·’ă·šer)Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order thatEhud had finishedכִּלָּ֔ה(kil·lāh)Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3615:To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spentpresentingלְהַקְרִ֖יב(lə·haq·rîḇ)Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7126:To come near, approachthe tribute,הַמִּנְחָ֑ה(ham·min·ḥāh)Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4503:A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offeringhe ushered outוַיְשַׁלַּח֙(way·šal·laḥ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971:To send away, for, outthoseהָעָ֔ם(hā·‘ām)Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971:A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flockwho had carriedנֹשְׂאֵ֖י(nō·śə·’ê)Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 5375:To lift, carry, takeit.הַמִּנְחָֽה׃(ham·min·ḥāh)Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4503:A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering
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