Judges 3:26 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Ehud escaped while they tarried, and passed beyond the quarries, and escaped unto Seirath.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

While the servants were waiting and delaying, Ehud got away. He passed beyond the stone quarries and escaped to Seirath.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Ehud successfully fleeing to safety after completing his dangerous mission to kill the oppressive king.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Judges, Israel was suffering under the rule of the Moabite king Eglon as a consequence of their repeated unfaithfulness to God, leading to cycles of oppression and deliverance. Ehud, a left-handed Israelite warrior chosen by God, had just assassinated Eglon in his palace and was making his escape while the king's servants were delayed in checking on him. This escape through the quarries to the hill country of Seirah allowed Ehud to reach safety and later rally the Israelites for a successful uprising against their oppressors.

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