And when he had made an end to offer the present, he sent away the people that bare the present.
After he finished presenting the gift, he sent away the people who had carried it.
This verse describes Ehud dismissing his servants after delivering tribute to King Eglon, setting up his opportunity to be alone with the king.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Judges, the Israelites were under the oppression of King Eglon of Moab due to their repeated disobedience to God, which led to cycles of judgment and deliverance. Ehud, a left-handed man from the tribe of Benjamin, was raised up as a judge to free Israel, and in this verse, he completes the delivery of tribute to the king and dismisses the carriers. This moment is part of the larger narrative where Ehud uses cunning to turn the situation in Israel's favor.
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