Then Ehud went forth through the porch, and shut the doors of the parlour upon him, and locked them.
Then Ehud went out through the porch and shut the doors of the private room behind him, locking them.
This verse describes Ehud carefully securing his escape route after completing his mission, buying himself time before his actions would be discovered.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, the Israelites were oppressed by the Moabite king Eglon as a consequence of their repeated disobedience to God, leading to cycles of sin and deliverance. Ehud, a left-handed Israelite warrior, was raised up by God to assassinate the king during a tribute delivery as part of Israel's liberation. This verse depicts Ehud's clever escape from the palace, where he locked the doors to delay any immediate pursuit and ensure his safety.
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