1 Now these are the nations which Jehovah left, to prove Israel by them, even as many of Israel as had not known all the wars of Canaan;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- which Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- left H3240 (יָנַח) — to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay
- to prove H5254 (נָסָה) — to test; by implication, to attempt
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- as had not known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- all the wars H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- of Canaan H3667 (כְּנַעַן) — Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the country inhabited by him
2 only that the generations of the children of Israel might know, to teach them war, at the least such as beforetime knew nothing thereof:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Only that H7535 (רַק) — properly, leanness, i.e. (figuratively) limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although
- the generations H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- might know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- to teach H3925 (לָמַד) — properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive)
- them war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- at the least such as before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
3 namely, the five lords of the Philistines, and all the Canaanites, and the Sidonians, and the Hivites that dwelt in mount Lebanon, from mount Baal-hermon unto the entrance of Hamath.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
- lords H5633 (סֶרֶן) — an axle; figuratively, a peer
- of the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- and all the Canaanites H3669 (כְּנַעַנִי) — a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the Canaanites standing for their neighbors the Ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile caravans)
- and the Sidonians H6722 (צִידֹנִי) — a Tsidonian or inhabitant of Tsidon
- and the Hivites H2340 (חִוִּי) — a Chivvite, one of the aboriginal tribes of Palestine
- that dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Lebanon H3844 (לְבָנוֹן) — Lebanon, a mountain range in Palestine
- from mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Baal–hermon H1179 (בַּעַל חֶרְמוֹן) — Baal-Chermon, a place in Palestine
- unto the entering in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- of Hamath H2574 (חֲמָת) — Chamath, a place in Syria
4 And they were left, to prove Israel by them, to know whether they would hearken unto the commandments of Jehovah, which he commanded their fathers by Moses.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they were to prove H5254 (נָסָה) — to test; by implication, to attempt
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- by them, to know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- whether they would hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- unto the commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- which he commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- by the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
5 And the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- among H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- the Canaanites H3669 (כְּנַעַנִי) — a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the Canaanites standing for their neighbors the Ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile caravans)
- Hittites H2850 (חִתִּי) — a Chittite, or descendant of Cheth
- and Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- and Perizzites H6522 (פְּרִזִּי) — a Perizzite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- and Hivites H2340 (חִוִּי) — a Chivvite, one of the aboriginal tribes of Palestine
- and Jebusites H2983 (יְבוּסִי) — a Jebusite or inhabitant of Jebus
6 and they took their daughters to be their wives, and gave their own daughters to their sons and served their gods.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- their daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- to be their wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- and gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- to their sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and served H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- their gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
7 And the children of Israel did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, and forgat Jehovah their God, and served the Baalim and the Asheroth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- in the sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and forgat H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- their God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and served H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- Baalim H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- and the groves H842 (אֲשֵׁרָה) — Asherah (or Astarte) a Phoenician goddess; also an image of the same
8 Therefore the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia: and the children of Israel served Cushan-rishathaim eight years.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore the anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- was hot H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
- against Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and he sold H4376 (מָכַר) — to sell, literally (as merchandise, a daughter in marriage, into slavery), or figuratively (to surrender)
- them into the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Chushan–rishathaim H3573 (כּוּשַׁן רִשְׁעָתַיִם) — Cushan-Rishathajim, a Mesopotamian king
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Mesopotamia H763 (אֲרַם נַהֲרַיִם) — Aram of (the) two rivers (Euphrates and Tigris) or Mesopotamia
- and the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- served H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- Chushan–rishathaim H3573 (כּוּשַׁן רִשְׁעָתַיִם) — Cushan-Rishathajim, a Mesopotamian king
- eight H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
9 And when the children of Israel cried unto Jehovah, Jehovah raised up a saviour to the children of Israel, who saved them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- cried H2199 (זָעַק) — to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- raised up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- a deliverer H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- to the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- who delivered H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- Othniel H6274 (עׇתְנִיאֵל) — Othniel, an Israelite
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Kenaz H7073 (קְנַז) — Kenaz, the name of an Edomite and of two Israelites
- Caleb’s H3612 (כָּלֵב) — Caleb, the name of three Israelites
- younger H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
10 And the Spirit of Jehovah came upon him, and he judged Israel; and he went out to war, and Jehovah delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand: and his hand prevailed against Cushan-rishathaim.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the Spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- came upon him, and he judged H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- Chushan–rishathaim H3573 (כּוּשַׁן רִשְׁעָתַיִם) — Cushan-Rishathajim, a Mesopotamian king
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Mesopotamia H763 (אֲרַם נַהֲרַיִם) — Aram of (the) two rivers (Euphrates and Tigris) or Mesopotamia
- into his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- prevailed H5810 (עָזַז) — to be stout (literally or figuratively)
- against Chushan–rishathaim H3573 (כּוּשַׁן רִשְׁעָתַיִם) — Cushan-Rishathajim, a Mesopotamian king
11 And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- had rest H8252 (שָׁקַט) — to repose (usually figurative)
- forty H705 (אַרְבָּעִים) — forty
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- And Othniel H6274 (עׇתְנִיאֵל) — Othniel, an Israelite
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Kenaz H7073 (קְנַז) — Kenaz, the name of an Edomite and of two Israelites
- died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
12 And the children of Israel again did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah: and Jehovah strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- again H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- in the sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- strengthened H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- Eglon H5700 (עֶגְלוֹן) — Eglon, the name of a place in Palestine and of a Moabitish king
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- against Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- because they had done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
13 And he gathered unto him the children of Ammon and Amalek; and he went and smote Israel, and they possessed the city of palm-trees.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he gathered H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- unto him the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
- and Amalek H6002 (עֲמָלֵק) — Amalek, a descendant of Esau; also his posterity and their country
- and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and possessed H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of palm trees H5899 (עִיר הַתְּמָרִים) — Ir-hat-Temarim, a place in Palestine
- of palm trees H8558 (תָּמָר) — a palm tree
14 And the children of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab eighteen years.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- served H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- Eglon H5700 (עֶגְלוֹן) — Eglon, the name of a place in Palestine and of a Moabitish king
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- eighteen H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- eighteen H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
15 But when the children of Israel cried unto Jehovah, Jehovah raised them up a saviour, Ehud the son of Gera, the Benjamite, a man left-handed. And the children of Israel sent tribute by him unto Eglon the king of Moab.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But when the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- cried H2199 (זָעַק) — to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- raised them up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- a deliverer H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- Ehud H164 (אֵהוּד) — Ehud, the name of two or three Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Gera H1617 (גֵּרָא) — Gera, the name of six Israelites
- a Benjamite H1145 (בֶּן־יְמִינִי) — a Benjaminite, or descendent of Benjamin
- a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- lefthanded H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
- lefthanded H334 (אִטֵּר) — shut up, i.e. impeded (as to the use of the right hand)
- and by him H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- a present H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
- unto Eglon H5700 (עֶגְלוֹן) — Eglon, the name of a place in Palestine and of a Moabitish king
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
16 And Ehud made him a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length; and he girded it under his raiment upon his right thigh.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Ehud H164 (אֵהוּד) — Ehud, the name of two or three Israelites
- made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- him a dagger H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- which had two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- edges H6366 (פֵּיָה) — an edge
- of a cubit H1574 (גֹּמֶד) — properly, a span
- length H753 (אֹרֶךְ) — length
- and he did gird H2296 (חָגַר) — to gird on (as a belt, armor, etc.)
- it under his raiment H4055 (מַד) — properly, extent, i.e. height; also a measure; by implication, a vesture (as measured); also a carpet
- upon his right H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
- thigh H3409 (יָרֵךְ) — the thigh (from its fleshy softness); by euphemistically the generative parts; figuratively, a shank, flank, side
17 And he offered the tribute unto Eglon king of Moab: now Eglon was a very fat man.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he brought H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- the present H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
- unto Eglon H5700 (עֶגְלוֹן) — Eglon, the name of a place in Palestine and of a Moabitish king
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- and Eglon H5700 (עֶגְלוֹן) — Eglon, the name of a place in Palestine and of a Moabitish king
- a very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- fat H1277 (בָּרִיא) — fatted or plump
- man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
18 And when he had made an end of offering the tribute, he sent away the people that bare the tribute.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when he had made an end H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- to offer H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- the present H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
- he sent away H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- that bare H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
19 But he himself turned back from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand unto thee, O king. And he said, Keep silence. And all that stood by him went out from him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But he himself turned again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- from the quarries H6456 (פְּסִיל) — an idol
- by Gilgal H1537 (גִּלְגָּל) — Gilgal, the name of three places in Palestine
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I have a secret H5643 (סֵתֶר) — a cover (in a good or a bad, a literal or a figurative sense)
- errand H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- unto thee, O king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- who said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Keep silence H2013 (הָסָה) — to hush
- And all that stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- by him went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
20 And Ehud came unto him; and he was sitting by himself alone in the cool upper room. And Ehud said, I have a message from God unto thee. And he arose out of his seat.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Ehud H164 (אֵהוּד) — Ehud, the name of two or three Israelites
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto him; and he was sitting H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in a summer H4747 (מְקֵרָה) — a cooling off
- parlour H5944 (עֲלִיָּה) — something lofty, i.e. a stair-way; also a second-story room (or even one on the roof); figuratively, the sky
- which he had for himself alone. And Ehud H164 (אֵהוּד) — Ehud, the name of two or three Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I have a message H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- from God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- unto thee. And he arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- seat H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
21 And Ehud put forth his left hand, and took the sword from his right thigh, and thrust it into his body:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Ehud H164 (אֵהוּד) — Ehud, the name of two or three Israelites
- put forth H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- his left H8040 (שְׂמֹאול) — properly, dark (as enveloped), i.e. the north; hence (by orientation), the left hand
- hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the dagger H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- from his right H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
- thigh H3409 (יָרֵךְ) — the thigh (from its fleshy softness); by euphemistically the generative parts; figuratively, a shank, flank, side
- and thrust H8628 (תָּקַע) — to clatter, i.e. slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become bondsman b…
- it into his belly H990 (בֶּטֶן) — the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything
22 and the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, for he drew not the sword out of his body; and it came out behind.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the haft H5325 (נִצָּב) — fixed, i.e. a handle
- also went in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- the blade H3851 (לַהַב) — a flash; figuratively, a sharply polished blade or point of a weapon
- and the fat H2459 (חֶלֶב) — fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
- closed H5462 (סָגַר) — to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
- upon H1157 (בְּעַד) — in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc.
- so that he could not draw H8025 (שָׁלַף) — to pull out, up or off
- the dagger H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- out of his belly H990 (בֶּטֶן) — the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything
- and the dirt H6574 (פַּרְשְׁדֹן) — the crotch (or anus)
- came out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
23 Then Ehud went forth into the porch, and shut the doors of the upper room upon him, and locked them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Ehud H164 (אֵהוּד) — Ehud, the name of two or three Israelites
- went forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- through the porch H4528 (מִסְדְּרוֹן) — a colonnade or internal portico (from its rows of pillars)
- and shut H5462 (סָגַר) — to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
- the doors H1817 (דֶּלֶת) — something swinging, i.e. the valve of a door
- of the parlour H5944 (עֲלִיָּה) — something lofty, i.e. a stair-way; also a second-story room (or even one on the roof); figuratively, the sky
- upon him, and locked H5274 (נָעַל) — properly, to fasten up, i.e. with a bar or cord; hence, to sandal, i.e. furnish with slippers
24 Now when he was gone out, his servants came; and they saw, and, behold, the doors of the upper room were locked; and they said, Surely he is covering his feet in the upper chamber.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When he was gone out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and when they saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- that, behold, the doors H1817 (דֶּלֶת) — something swinging, i.e. the valve of a door
- of the parlour H5944 (עֲלִיָּה) — something lofty, i.e. a stair-way; also a second-story room (or even one on the roof); figuratively, the sky
- locked H5274 (נָעַל) — properly, to fasten up, i.e. with a bar or cord; hence, to sandal, i.e. furnish with slippers
- they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Surely he covereth H5526 (סָכַךְ) — properly, to entwine as a screen; by implication, to fence in, cover over, (figuratively) protect
- his feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- in his summer H4747 (מְקֵרָה) — a cooling off
- chamber H2315 (חֶדֶר) — an apartment (usually literal)
25 And they tarried till they were ashamed; and, behold, he opened not the doors of the upper room: therefore they took the key, and opened them; and, behold, their lord was fallen down dead on the earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they tarried H2342 (חוּל) — properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively,…
- till they were ashamed H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
- and, behold, he opened H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- not the doors H1817 (דֶּלֶת) — something swinging, i.e. the valve of a door
- of the parlour H5944 (עֲלִיָּה) — something lofty, i.e. a stair-way; also a second-story room (or even one on the roof); figuratively, the sky
- therefore they took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- a key H4668 (מַפְתֵּחַ) — an opener, i.e. a key
- and opened H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- and, behold, their lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- fallen down H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- dead H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- on the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
26 And Ehud escaped while they tarried, and passed beyond the quarries, and escaped unto Seirah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Ehud H164 (אֵהוּד) — Ehud, the name of two or three Israelites
- escaped H4422 (מָלַט) — properly, to be smooth, i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit spa…
- while they tarried H4102 (מָהַהּ) — properly, to question or hesitate, i.e. (by implication) to be reluctant
- and passed beyond H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- the quarries H6456 (פְּסִיל) — an idol
- and escaped H4422 (מָלַט) — properly, to be smooth, i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit spa…
- unto Seirath H8167 (שְׂעִירָה) — Seirah, a place in Palestine
27 And it came to pass, when he was come, that he blew a trumpet in the hill-country of Ephraim; and the children of Israel went down with him from the hill-country, and he before them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, when he was come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- that he blew H8628 (תָּקַע) — to clatter, i.e. slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become bondsman b…
- a trumpet H7782 (שׁוֹפָר) — a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn
- in the mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- of Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- and the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- went down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- with him from the mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- and he before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
28 And he said unto them, Follow after me; for Jehovah hath delivered your enemies the Moabites into your hand. And they went down after him, and took the fords of the Jordan against the Moabites, and suffered not a man to pass over.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Follow H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- me: for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- your enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- the Moabites H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- into your hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- And they went down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- him, and took H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- the fords H4569 (מַעֲבָר) — a crossing-place (of a river, a ford; of a mountain, a pass); abstractly, a transit, i.e. (figuratively) overwhelming
- of Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- toward Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- and suffered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- not a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- to pass over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
29 And they smote of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, every lusty man, and every man of valor; and there escaped not a man.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they slew H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- at that time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- about ten H6235 (עֶשֶׂר) — ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- all lusty H8082 (שָׁמֵן) — greasy, i.e. gross; figuratively, rich
- and all men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of valour H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- and there escaped H4422 (מָלַט) — properly, to be smooth, i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit spa…
- not a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
30 So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest fourscore years.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- was subdued H3665 (כָּנַע) — properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish
- that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- under the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- And the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- had rest H8252 (שָׁקַט) — to repose (usually figurative)
- fourscore H8084 (שְׁמֹנִים) — eighty, also eightieth
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
31 And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who smote of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox-goad: and he also saved Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- him was Shamgar H8044 (שַׁמְגַּר) — Shamgar, an Israelite judge
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Anath H6067 (עֲנָת) — Anath, an Israelite
- which slew H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- of the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
- hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- with an ox H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
- goad H4451 (מַלְמָד) — a goad for oxen
- and he also delivered H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity