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Ehud put forth his left hand, and took the sword from his right thigh, and thrust it into his body:
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A Divine Act, Not a Human Model
Matthew Henry frames Ehud's assassination of Eglon as an act of divine justice, where Ehud served as God's instrument against an enemy of Israel. However, he strongly cautions that this was a unique commission from God for that specific time. Christians are not to imitate this act, as 'no such commissions are given now,' and to pretend otherwise is to blaspheme God.
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19th Century
Anglican
Thrust it into his belly. —This would involve certain, though not necessarily instant death. Josephus says, inac…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Ehud put forth his left hand, and took the dagger from his right thigh Being, as …
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…
