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When he had made an end of offering the tribute, he sent away the people who bore the tribute.
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Ehud's Strategic Cunning
Commentators explain that Ehud's actions were highly calculated. He first made a grand display with many tribute-bearers, as was the custom. Then, after leaving the king, he dismissed his companions. Scholars note this was a deliberate move to ensure the secrecy of his mission and to allow for an easier escape after he had acted.
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19th Century
Anglican
The people. —The tribute-bearers, headed by Ehud, would carry their offerings in long and grand array, according to the fashion of…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when he had made an end to offer the present Had delivered the several things contained in it, and very probably…
Presbyterian
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…
