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Now when he was gone out, his servants came; and they saw, and, behold, the doors of the upper room were locked; and they said, Surely he is covering his feet in the upper chamber.
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A Biblical Euphemism
Commentators explain that the phrase "covering his feet" is a Hebrew euphemism. Most scholars, citing ancient translations, believe it means the king was relieving himself. A minority view, supported by the historian Josephus, suggests it means he was taking a nap. In either case, the servants assumed the king simply wanted privacy.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He covereth his feet — Compare the marginal references. The explanation of the phrase as “taking sleep” suits both passages best.
19th Century
Anglican
Behold, the doors of the parlour were locked. — It never occurred to them to suppose that they could have been fastened f…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When he was gone out, his servants came When Ehud had gone through the porch, and out of the palace, the servants of…
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