KJV ORIGINAL
And Ehud escaped while they tarried, and passed beyond the quarries, and escaped unto Seirath.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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
This occurs after Ehud, a left-handed Israelite judge, assassinated King Eglon of Moab who had been oppressing Israel for 18 years. Ehud had delivered a secret message (actually a hidden dagger) to the king in his private chamber, then locked the doors and escaped while the servants hesitated to disturb their king. Seirath was likely a place in the hill country of Ephraim where Ehud could find safety among his own people.
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