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
In the period of the Judges, Israel repeatedly cycled through disobedience to God, resulting in oppression by surrounding enemies like the Moabites. God raised up Ehud, a left-handed Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin, as a deliverer who cleverly assassinated the Moabite king Eglon, leading to a decisive victory for Israel. This event marked a time of peace and stability for the land, lasting eighty years as a direct result of God's intervention.
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