For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Then the Israelites cried out to the Lord, and he raised up Ehud son of Gera, a left-handed Benjaminite, as a deliverer for them. The Israelites sent him with the tribute for King Eglon of Moab.
They were at the great stone in Gibeon when Amasa joined them. Joab was wearing his uniform and over it was a belt round his waist with a sword in its sheath. As he approached, the sword fell out.