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But when the children of Israel cried to Yahweh, Yahweh raised them up a savior, Ehud the son of Gera, the Benjamite, a man left-handed. The children of Israel sent tribute by him to Eglon the king of Moab.
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The Cycle of Repentance and Rescue
Commentators emphasize that Ehud's story follows a recurring pattern in Judges: Israel sins, God allows oppression, the people cry out for help, and God raises a deliverer. This cycle demonstrates God's consistent response to His people's repentance and His sovereign power to bring salvation even after prolonged disobedience.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But when the children of Israel cried to the Lord, the Lord raised them up a deliverer—These are the very same words as are used in…
19th Century
Anglican
Ehud the son of Gera. —In Genesis 46:21 Gera is a son of Benjamin; in 1 Chronicles 8:3 he is a son of Bela, son of Ben…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But when the children of Israel cried unto the Lord After being long oppressed, and groaning under their burdens, an…
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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…
