Judges 3:16

New Century Version

Ehud made himself a sword with two edges, about eighteen inches long, and he tied it to his right hip under his clothes.

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:8

When Joab and the army came to the great rock at Gibeon, Amasa came out to meet them. Joab was wearing his uniform, and at his waist he wore a belt that held his sword in its case. As Joab stepped forward, his sword fell out of its case.

Psalm 149:6

Let them shout his praise with their two-edged swords in their hands.

Psalm 45:3

Put on your sword, powerful warrior. Show your glory and majesty.

Song of Solomon 3:8

These soldiers all carry swords and have been trained in war. Every man wears a sword at his side and is ready for the dangers of the night.

Hebrews 4:12

God’s word is alive and working and is sharper than a double-edged sword. It cuts all the way into us, where the soul and the spirit are joined, to the center of our joints and bones. And it judges the thoughts and feelings in our hearts.

Revelation 1:16

He held seven stars in his right hand, and a sharp double-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: “The One who has the sharp, double-edged sword says this:

Judges 3:15

When the people cried to the Lord, he sent someone to save them. He was Ehud, son of Gera from the people of Benjamin, who was left-handed. Israel sent Ehud to give Eglon king of Moab the payment he demanded.

Judges 3:17

Ehud gave Eglon king of Moab the payment he demanded. Now Eglon was a very fat man.

Judges 3:21

Ehud reached with his left hand and took out the sword that was tied to his right hip. Then he stabbed the sword deep into the king’s belly!