Judges 3:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

So the children of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab eighteen years.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So the people of Israel were ruled by King Eglon of Moab for eighteen years.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that the Israelites lived under foreign rule for nearly two decades as a consequence of turning away from God.

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In the Book of Judges, the Israelites experienced cycles of rebellion against God, followed by oppression from surrounding nations as a form of divine discipline. After turning to idolatry and forsaking their covenant with God, they were defeated by Eglon, the king of Moab, and endured eighteen years of servitude under his rule. This event reflects the broader historical pattern in the era of the judges, where God's people faced consequences for their unfaithfulness before seeking restoration.

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