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Judges 3:20

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Then Ehud approached him while he was sitting alone in the coolness of his upper room. “I have a word from God for you,” Ehud said, and the king rose from his seat.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 20

In this chapter, I. A general account of Israel's enemies is premised, and of the mischief they did them (Jdg 3:1-7). II. A particular account of the brave exploits done by the first three of the judges. 1. Othniel, whom God raised up to fight Israel's battles, and plead their cause against the king of Mesopotamia (Jdg 3:8-11). 2. Ehud, who was employed in rescuing Israel out of the hands of the Moabites, and did it by stabbing the king of Moab (v. 12-30). 3. Shamgar, who signalized himself in an encounter with the Philistines (Jdg 3:31).

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Strong's Concordancev. 20

אֵהוּד (ʼÊhûwd, H164) — Ehud, the name of two or three Israelites בּוֹא (bôwʼ, H935) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications) יָשַׁב (yâshab, H3427) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to… מְקֵרָה (mᵉqêrâh, H4747) — a cooling off עֲלִיָּה (ʻălîyâh, H5944) — something lofty, i.e. a stair-way; also a second-story room (or even one on the roof);… אָמַר (ʼâmar, H559) — to say (used with great latitude) דָּבָר (dâbâr, H1697) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause אֱלֹהִים (ʼĕlôhîym, H430) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with… קוּם (qûwm, H6965) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative) כִּסֵּא (kiççêʼ, H3678) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)

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But upon reaching the idols near Gilgal, he himself turned back and said, “I have a secret message for you, O king.” “Silence,” said the king, and all his attendants left him.

Micah 6:9rank 2

The voice of the LORD calls out to the city (and it is sound wisdom to fear Your name): “Heed the rod and the One who ordained it.

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