Then Ehudwentout into the vestibuleand shutthe doorsof the roofchamberbehindhim, and locked[them].
Now she had on a long-sleevedgarment;for in thismannerthe virgindaughtersof the kingdressedthemselves in robes.Then his attendanttookher out and lockedthe doorbehindher.
Ehudcameto him while he was sittingalonein his coolroofchamber.And Ehudsaid,"I have a messagefrom Godfor you." And he arosefrom his seat.
The handlealsowentin afterthe blade,and the fatclosedoverthe blade,for he did not drawthe swordout of his belly;and the refusecameout.
When he had goneout, his servantscameand looked,and behold,the doorsof the roofchamberwere locked;and they said,"He is onlyrelievinghimself in the coolroom."
