After he had given Eglon the payment, Ehud sent away the people who had carried it.
Ehud gave Eglon king of Moab the payment he demanded. Now Eglon was a very fat man.
When he passed the statues near Gilgal, he turned around and said to Eglon, “I have a secret message for you, King Eglon.” The king said, “Be quiet!” Then he sent all of his servants out of the room.