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These are the sons of Ehud: these are the heads of fathers` [houses] of the inhabitants of Geba, and they carried them captive to Manahath:
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All the commentators agree that this verse is exceptionally difficult to understand. They point to a confusing sentence structure and likely textual corruptions over time. For example, it's unclear who "they" are that initiated the move. This serves as a reminder that while Scripture is God's word, some passages present historical and textual puzzles that call for humility in interpretation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And they removed them to Manahath — The word “they” has no antecedent, and it is difficult to supply one. Almost all commentators suppose th…
19th Century
Anglican
And these are the sons of Ehud. — The Authorised Version makes no distinction between this Ehud and Ehud son…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And these are the sons of Ehud Not he that was a judge in Israel, (Judges 3:15) but perhaps a son of Hur…
