Judges 3:15 · KJV
"But when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised them up a deliverer, Ehud the son of Gera, a Benjamite, a man lefthanded: and by him the children of Israel sent a present unto Eglon the king of Moab."
King James Version
What does Judges 3:15 mean? →Passage Context
Reflection Questions
How do you respond when you feel oppressed?
What does it mean for you to cry out to God?
When have you experienced deliverance in your life?
Life Application
Trust that God hears your cries for help and is capable of delivering you from your struggles.
Reach out to those who may be in need of deliverance and support them in seeking help.
People in This Verse
Ehud was a judge of Israel known for his cunning and bravery. He delivered the Israelites from Moabite oppression by assassinating King Eglon.
First appearance: Judges 3:15
Places in This Verse
Moab was a neighboring kingdom to Israel, often in conflict with them. It was located east of the Dead Sea.
Connection to Jesus
The raising of Ehud as a deliverer parallels Jesus being sent to deliver humanity from sin.
See also: Matthew 1:21
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