Old Testament
Ehud
A Benjamite judge who delivered Israel from Moabite oppression by assassinating King Eglon.
Ehud was a left-handed judge raised by God to liberate Israel from eighteen years of servitude under King Eglon of Moab. He utilized his unique advantage to gain private access to the king, executing a tactical strike that led to a decisive military victory for Israel. His account in the book of Judges highlights God's sovereignty in raising up deliverers to restore His people.
In the text
- Verses
- 9
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- Judges 3:15
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 8:6
Where Ehud appears
9 verses · 4 chaptersIn the same books
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- Heber10 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a descendant of Asher and a Kenite husband of Jael.
- Gershom7 versesThe firstborn son of Moses and Zipporah, born during Moses' exile in Midian.
- Delilah6 versesA Philistine woman who betrayed Samson to the Philistine lords by discovering the secret of his strength.
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
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