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The children of Israel again did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh: and Yahweh strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh.

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A Familiar, Sad Pattern

Commentators note that the phrase "again did evil" (or literally, "added to do evil") highlights a recurring cycle of sin for Israel. The specific evil mentioned is idolatry, a direct violation of their covenant with God. This verse marks the beginning of another downward spiral into unfaithfulness, which inevitably leads to divine discipline.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Judges 3:12

18th Century

Theologian

The “strengthening” Eglon was the special work of God, and because Israel had done evil, etc. Samuel’s comment on the event is to the same…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Judges 3:12

19th Century

Bishop

Did evil again. —Literally, “ added to do evil.” We find this Hebraism even in the New Testament. “He added (prosethe…

John Gill

John Gill

On Judges 3:12

17th Century

Pastor

And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the
Lord
Fell into idolatry…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Judges 3:12–30

17th Century

Minister

When Israel sins again, God raises up a new oppressor. The Israelites did evil, and the Moabites did worse; yet because God punishes the sins of Hi…