Judges 3:16

Easy To Read Version

Ehud made a sword for himself. That sword had two sharp edges and was about 18 inches [26] long. Ehud tied the sword to his right thigh and hid it under his uniform.

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:8

When Joab and the army came to Big Rock at Gibeon, Amasa came out to meet them. Joab was wearing his uniform. Joab had on a belt, and his sword was in its sheath. [117] As Joab was walking {to meet Amasa}, Joab’s sword fell out of its sheath. {Joab picked up the sword and was holding it in his hand.}

Psalm 149:6

Let the people shout praise to God\par and take their swords in their hands,\par

Psalm 45:3

Put your sword on.\par Put on your glorious uniform.\par

Hebrews 4:12

God’s word {\cf2\super [34]} (message) is alive and working. His word is sharper than the sharpest sword. God’s word cuts all the way into us \{like a sword\}. It cuts deep to the place where the soul and the spirit are joined. God’s word cuts to the center of our joints and our bones. It judges the thoughts and feelings in our hearts.

Revelation 1:16

He held seven stars in his right hand. A sharp two-edged sword came out of his mouth. He looked like the sun shining at its brightest time.

Revelation 2:12

“Write this to the angel of the church in Pergamum:

Judges 3:15

The people cried to the Lord. The Lord sent a man to save the people of Israel. This man’s name was Ehud. Ehud was the son of a man named Gera from the family group of Benjamin. Ehud was trained to fight with his left hand. The people of Israel sent Ehud with a gift to Eglon king of Moab.

Judges 3:17

So Ehud brought the gift to Eglon king of Moab. Eglon was a very fat man.

Judges 3:21

So I will no longer defeat the nations and clear the way for the people of Israel. Those nations were still in this land when Joshua died. And I will let those nations stay in this land.