Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He presented the tribute to Eglon king of Moab, who was a very fat man. New Living Translation He brought the tribute money to Eglon, who was very fat. English Standard Version And he presented the tribute to Eglon king of Moab. Now Eglon was a very fat man. Berean Standard Bible and brought the tribute to Eglon king of Moab, who was an obese man. King James Bible And he brought the present unto Eglon king of Moab: and Eglon was a very fat man. New King James Version So he brought the tribute to Eglon king of Moab. (Now Eglon was a very fat man.) New American Standard Bible Then he presented the tribute to Eglon king of Moab. Now Eglon was a very fat man. NASB 1995 He presented the tribute to Eglon king of Moab. Now Eglon was a very fat man. NASB 1977 And he presented the tribute to Eglon king of Moab. Now Eglon was a very fat man. Legacy Standard Bible Then he brought the tribute near to Eglon king of Moab. Now Eglon was a very fat man. Amplified Bible And he brought the tribute to Eglon king of Moab. Now Eglon was a very fat man. Christian Standard Bible and brought the tribute to King Eglon of Moab, who was an extremely fat man. Holman Christian Standard Bible and brought the tribute to Eglon king of Moab, who was an extremely fat man. American Standard Version And he offered the tribute unto Eglon king of Moab: now Eglon was a very fat man. English Revised Version And he offered the present unto Eglon king of Moab: now Eglon was a very fat man. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then he brought the tax payment to King Eglon. (Eglon was a very fat man.) Good News Translation Then he took the gifts to Eglon, who was a very fat man. International Standard Version and went to present the tribute to King Eglon of Moab. Now Eglon happened to be a very obese man. Majority Standard Bible and brought the tribute to Eglon king of Moab, who was an obese man. NET Bible He brought the tribute payment to King Eglon of Moab. (Now Eglon was a very fat man.) New Heart English Bible He offered the tribute to Eglon king of Moab: now Eglon was a very fat man. Webster's Bible Translation And he brought the present to Eglon king of Moab: and Eglon was a very fat man. World English Bible He offered the tribute to Eglon king of Moab. Now Eglon was a very fat man. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he brings the present near to Eglon king of Moab, and Eglon [is] a very fat man. Young's Literal Translation and he bringeth near the present to Eglon king of Moab, and Eglon is a very fat man. Smith's Literal Translation And he will bring the gift to Eglon, king of Moab: and Eglon a very fat man. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he presented the gifts to Eglon king of Moab. Now Eglon was exceeding fat. Catholic Public Domain Version And he offered the gifts to Eglon, the king of Moab. Now Eglon was exceedingly fat. New American Bible He presented the tribute to Eglon, king of Moab; now Eglon was a very fat man. New Revised Standard Version Then he presented the tribute to King Eglon of Moab. Now Eglon was a very fat man. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he brought the present to Eglon king of Moab; and King Eglon was a simple-minded man. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he brought a gift to Eglun, King of Moab, and King Agulan was a very simple man OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he offered the present unto Eglon king of Moab--now Eglon was a very fat man. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he went, and brought the presents to Eglom king of Moab, and Eglom was a very handsome man. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ehud…16Now Ehud had made for himself a double-edged sword a cubit long. He strapped it to his right thigh under his cloak 17and brought the tribute to Eglon king of Moab, who was an obese man. 18After Ehud had finished presenting the tribute, he ushered out those who had carried it.… Cross References 1 Samuel 17:49-51 Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. / Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. / David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. 2 Samuel 12:1-7 Then the LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he arrived, he said, “There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor. / The rich man had a great number of sheep and cattle, / but the poor man had nothing except one small ewe lamb that he had bought. He raised it, and it grew up with him and his children. It shared his food and drank from his cup; it slept in his arms and was like a daughter to him. ... 1 Kings 21:19-24 Tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Have you not murdered a man and seized his land?’ Then tell him that this is also what the LORD says: ‘In the place where the dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, there also the dogs will lick up your blood—yes, yours!’” / When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, “So you have found me out, my enemy.” He replied, “I have found you out because you have sold yourself to do evil in the sight of the LORD. / This is what the LORD says: ‘I will bring calamity on you and consume your descendants; I will cut off from Ahab every male in Israel, both slave and free. ... 2 Kings 9:30-37 Now when Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it. So she painted her eyes, adorned her head, and looked down from a window. / And as Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, O Zimri, murderer of your master?” / He looked up at the window and called out, “Who is on my side? Who?” And two or three eunuchs looked down at him. ... Esther 7:9-10 Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs attending the king, said: “There is a gallows fifty cubits high at Haman’s house. He had it built for Mordecai, who gave the report that saved the king.” “Hang him on it!” declared the king. / So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided. Psalm 2:1-4 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: / “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.” ... Psalm 37:12-15 The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them, / but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming. / The wicked have drawn the sword and bent the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright. ... Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Isaiah 10:12-19 So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes. / For he says: ‘By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, for I am clever. I have removed the boundaries of nations and plundered their treasures; like a mighty one I subdued their rulers. / My hand reached as into a nest to seize the wealth of the nations. Like one gathering abandoned eggs, I gathered all the earth. No wing fluttered, no beak opened or chirped.’” ... Daniel 5:1-31 Later, King Belshazzar held a great feast for a thousand of his nobles, and he drank wine with them. / Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to bring in the gold and silver vessels that Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken from the temple in Jerusalem, so that the king could drink from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. / Thus they brought in the gold vessels that had been taken from the temple, the house of God in Jerusalem, and the king drank from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. ... Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Mark 6:14-29 Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” / Others were saying, “He is Elijah,” and still others, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” / But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen from the dead!” ... Luke 1:51-52 He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. / He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Treasury of Scripture And he brought the present to Eglon king of Moab: and Eglon was a very fat man. a very fat Judges 3:29 And they slew of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, all lusty, and all men of valour; and there escaped not a man. 1 Samuel 2:29 Wherefore kick ye at my sacrifice and at mine offering, which I have commanded in my habitation; and honourest thy sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the chiefest of all the offerings of Israel my people? Job 15:27 Because he covereth his face with his fatness, and maketh collops of fat on his flanks. Jump to Previous Eglon Moab Offered Offering Present Presented TributeJump to Next Eglon Moab Offered Offering Present Presented TributeJudges 3 1. The nations which were left to prove Israel5. By communion with them they commit idolatry 8. Othniel delivered them from Chushan-Rishathaim 12. Ehud from Eglon 31. and Shamgar from the Philistines and brought the tribute to Eglon king of Moab In the time of the Judges, Israel was often oppressed by neighboring nations due to their disobedience to God. Eglon, the king of Moab, had subjugated Israel, and they were required to pay tribute, a common practice in the ancient Near East where a vassal state paid goods or money to a dominant power. This tribute was a symbol of Israel's subjugation and a reminder of their need for deliverance. Moab, located east of the Dead Sea, was a frequent adversary of Israel. The act of bringing tribute highlights the political and economic control Eglon had over Israel, reflecting the consequences of Israel's disobedience to God. who was an obese man Persons / Places / Events 1. EhudA left-handed judge of Israel from the tribe of Benjamin, chosen by God to deliver Israel from Moabite oppression. 2. Eglon The king of Moab, who had oppressed Israel for eighteen years. He is described as an extremely fat man, which may symbolize his indulgence and the prosperity of Moab at Israel's expense. 3. Moab A nation located east of the Dead Sea, often in conflict with Israel. Moab's oppression of Israel is a recurring theme in the Old Testament. 4. Tribute A form of payment or offering made by a subjugated people to their conqueror. In this context, it represents Israel's subjugation to Moab. 5. Israel The nation chosen by God, often falling into cycles of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance throughout the Book of Judges. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceIsrael's subjugation under Eglon is a direct result of their disobedience to God. This serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness and obedience in our own lives. God's Deliverance Despite Israel's repeated failures, God raises up Ehud to deliver them. This highlights God's mercy and willingness to rescue His people when they repent. The Danger of Indulgence Eglon's physical description as "an extremely fat man" can symbolize the dangers of indulgence and self-gratification, which can lead to spiritual and moral decay. God Uses Unlikely Heroes Ehud, a left-handed man in a right-handed world, was chosen by God to deliver Israel. This teaches us that God can use anyone, regardless of perceived weaknesses or societal norms, to accomplish His purposes. The Importance of Repentance Israel's cycle of sin and deliverance underscores the necessity of genuine repentance and turning back to God for restoration and peace.(17) He brought the present.--Literally,"caused it to come near." Josephus, in his version of the story, evidently means to insinuate a parallel between the deed of Ehud and that of Harmodius and Aristogiton. He calls Ehud a young man who lived in familiarity with Eglon, and who had won his favour by frequent presents (Antt. v. 4). A very fat man.--Vulg., Crassus nimis. Such seems to be the undoubted meaning, and the notice is inserted with reference to Judges 3:22. The LXX. render it by the word asteios, a word which may mean either "graceful," or, as more probably in this place, "ridiculous." Hebrew and broughtוַיַּקְרֵב֙ (way·yaq·rêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7126: To come near, approach the tribute הַמִּנְחָ֔ה (ham·min·ḥāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering to Eglon לְעֶגְל֖וֹן (lə·‘eḡ·lō·wn) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5700: Eglon -- a king of Moab, also a city in Israel king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Moab, מוֹאָ֑ב (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled who וְעֶגְל֕וֹן (wə·‘eḡ·lō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5700: Eglon -- a king of Moab, also a city in Israel was an obese מְאֹֽד׃ (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily man. אִ֥ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person Links Judges 3:17 NIVJudges 3:17 NLT Judges 3:17 ESV Judges 3:17 NASB Judges 3:17 KJV Judges 3:17 BibleApps.com Judges 3:17 Biblia Paralela Judges 3:17 Chinese Bible Judges 3:17 French Bible Judges 3:17 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 3:17 He offered the tribute to Eglon king (Jd Judg. 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