Judges 3:22
Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))
فغاصَ المِقبَضُ أَيضًا وَراءَ النَّصْل، وأَطبَقَ الشَّحْمُ وَراءَ النَّصْل، لأَنَّه لم يَنزِعِ السَّيفَ من بَطنِه، وخَرَجَ مِنَ النَّافِذَة
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a dramatic moment where Ehud, an Israelite judge, stabs the Moabite king Eglon with a dagger. The dagger goes in so deep that Ehud cannot pull it out, and Eglon dies.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a really sharp pencil. Ehud, a brave man, used a long, sharp dagger to stop a mean king from hurting others. The dagger went so deep that it got stuck, and the king couldn't move it out, which made him very sick.
Historical Background
The Book of Judges was written by various authors during the time of the judges, about 1200-1000 BC. It was written for the Israelites to remind them of God's guidance and to inspire them to stay faithful. The story of Ehud is part of a series of stories about Israel's leaders and their battles against oppressors.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, we can relate this to situations where we need to take decisive action to stop harm, like standing up against bullies or making tough choices to protect others. It shows courage and quick thinking.
Topics
courageleadershipfaithfulnessprotectionjudgmentaction
Related Verses
Exodus 14:15-18Joshua 2:1-241 Samuel 17:48-501 Kings 19:1-4Matthew 10:16
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Ehud use a dagger?
Ehud used a dagger to assassinate the Moabite king Eglon because Eglon was oppressing the Israelites, and Ehud was chosen by God to free his people.
How does this story fit into the larger narrative of Judges?
This story in Judges is one of many where God raises up leaders to deliver Israel from their oppressors, showing God's faithfulness and the cycle of Israel's obedience and disobedience.
What can we learn about courage from this verse?
We can learn that sometimes, to protect others and bring about justice, we need to be brave and take decisive action, even if it's risky.
Why is the detail about the fat closing on the blade included?
The detail about the fat closing on the blade emphasizes the completeness of Eglon's death and the impossibility of Ehud pulling the dagger out, which adds to the drama and finality of the moment.