Bible Explorer · Event · c. 1316 BC

Ehud delivers Israel by assassinating King Eglon of Moab

The left-handed Benjaminite Ehud concealed an eighteen-inch double-edged dagger under his garment, gained private audience with King Eglon of Moab in his cool roof chamber, and killed him, ending 18 years of oppression.

Chronology and Dating

Date: c. 1316 BC · Note: First major deliverer narrative following Othniel in the Book of Judges.

Scripture References

Judges 3:12-30

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