Judges 3:22 · KJV

"And the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, so that he could not draw the dagger out of his belly; and the dirt came out."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁰And Ehud came unto him; and he was sitting in a summer parlour, which he had for himself alone. And Ehud said, I have a message from God unto thee. And he arose out of his seat.

²¹And Ehud put forth his left hand, and took the dagger from his right thigh, and thrust it into his belly:

²²And the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, so that he could not draw the dagger out of his belly; and the dirt came out.

²³Then Ehud went forth through the porch, and shut the doors of the parlour upon him, and locked them.

²⁴When he was gone out, his servants came; and when they saw that, behold, the doors of the parlour were locked, they said, Surely he covereth his feet in his summer chamber.

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Reflection Questions

How do you react to violence or conflict in your life?

What does this passage teach you about the consequences of oppression?

When have you had to confront a difficult situation head-on?

Life Application

justice

Reflect on the importance of standing up against injustice in your own life.

courage

Consider how you can be courageous in confronting issues that matter to you.

People in This Verse

EglonOT

Eglon was the king of Moab who oppressed the Israelites. His death marked a significant turning point for Israel's deliverance.

First appearance: Judges 3:15

EhudOT

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

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