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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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Albert Barnes
On Judges 3:24
18th Century
Theologian
He covereth his feet — Compare the marginal references. The explanation of the phrase as “taking sleep” suits both passages best.
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 3:24
19th Century
Bishop
Behold, the doors of the parlour were locked. — It never occurred to them to suppose that they could have been fastened f…
John Gill
On Judges 3:24
17th Century
Pastor
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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Matthew Henry
On Judges 3:12–30
17th Century
Minister
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…