Judges 3
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 21
Chapter Summary
The nations that were left to prove Israel. 6 They commit idolatry. 8 Othniel delivers them from Chushan-rishathaim, 15 Ehud from Eglon, 31 Shamgar from the Philistines.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Left-handed Benjamite judge who concealed a two-edged sword and assassinated King Eglon of Moab
Very fat king of Moab who oppressed Israel eighteen years before Ehud killed him in his roof chamber
Caleb's younger brother, raised up as first judge, empowered by the Spirit to defeat Chushan-rishathaim
King of Mesopotamia to whom Jehovah sold Israel for eight years until Othniel delivered them
Judge who struck down six hundred Philistines with an ox goad and delivered Israel
Timeline
The text lists the specific nations left by Jehovah to test Israel and to teach war to the generations that had not known it.
Judges 3:1-4The sons of Israel live among the Canaanites, take their daughters as wives, and serve the Baals and Asherahs.
Judges 3:5-7Jehovah's anger burns, and He sells Israel into the hands of Chushan-rishathaim, king of Mesopotamia, for eight years.
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