KJV ORIGINAL
So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest fourscore years.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Moab was defeated that day and brought under Israel's control. And the land had peace for eighty years.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how Israel defeated their enemy Moab and then enjoyed eighty years of peace.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes the story of Ehud, the left-handed judge who delivered Israel from Moabite oppression by assassinating King Eglon. The Moabites had dominated Israel for eighteen years, demanding tribute and controlling key territories. After Ehud's bold action and the subsequent military victory, Israel regained its independence and experienced the longest period of peace recorded for any judge in the book.
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