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Ehud made him a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length; and he girded it under his clothing on his right thigh.
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A Calculated Deception
Commentators highlight Ehud's strategic brilliance. As a left-handed man, he strapped the dagger to his right thigh. This was the natural side for him to draw from, but the unexpected side for an enemy to check for a weapon, making him appear unarmed. This detail shows his actions were carefully premeditated to ensure success.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Upon his right thigh - The proper side for a left-handed man. It would give him the appearance of being unarmed. The narrative shows clearl…
19th Century
Anglican
Made him a dagger which had two edges.—Probably, as in other periods of servitude, the children of Israel had been disarm…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But Ehud made him a dagger, which had two edges, of a cubit length A little sword, as…
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