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He came to Eglon and said, “I have a secret message for you.” So the king commanded his servants, “Be quiet!” and he sent them all out of the room. <a href="/esv/judges/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> But he himself turned back at the idols near Gilgal and said, “I have a secret message for you, O king.” And he commanded, “Silence.” And all his attendants went out from his presence. <a href="/bsb/judges/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/judges/3.htm">King James Bible</a> But he himself turned again from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand unto thee, O king: who said, Keep silence. And all that stood by him went out from him. <a href="/nkjv/judges/3.htm">New King James Version</a> But he himself turned back from the stone images that were at Gilgal, and said, “I have a secret message for you, O king.” He said, “Keep silence!” And all who attended him went out from him. <a href="/nasb_/judges/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But he himself turned back from the idols which were at Gilgal, and said, “I have a secret message for you, O king.” And the king said, “Silence!” And all who were attending him left him. <a href="/nasb/judges/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> But he himself turned back from the idols which were at Gilgal, and said, &#8220I have a secret message for you, O king.&#8221 And he said, &#8220Keep silence.&#8221 And all who attended him left him. <a href="/nasb77/judges/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But he himself turned back from the idols which were at Gilgal, and said, “I have a secret message for you, O king.” And he said, “Keep silence.” And all who attended him left him. <a href="/lsb/judges/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But he himself turned back from the graven images which were at Gilgal and said, “I have a secret message for you, O king.” And he said, “Keep silence.” And all who stood by him left him. <a href="/amp/judges/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But Ehud himself turned back from the sculptured stones at Gilgal, [and he returned to Eglon] and said [to him], “I have a secret message for you, O king.” Eglon said “Keep silence.” And all who attended him left him. <a href="/csb/judges/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> At the carved images near Gilgal he returned and said, “King Eglon, I have a secret message for you.” The king said, “Silence! ” and all his attendants left him. <a href="/hcsb/judges/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> At the carved images near Gilgal he returned and said, &#8220King Eglon, I have a secret message for you.&#8221 The king called for silence, and all his attendants left him. <a href="/asv/judges/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> But he himself turned back from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand unto thee, O king. And he said, Keep silence. And all that stood by him went out from him. <a href="/erv/judges/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> But he himself turned back from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand unto thee, O king. And he said, Keep silence. And all that stood by him went out from him. <a href="/gwt/judges/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> However, Ehud turned around at the stone idols near Gilgal [and returned to Eglon]. He said, "Your Majesty, I have a secret message for you." The king replied, "Keep quiet!" Then all his advisers left the room. <a href="/gnt/judges/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> But Ehud himself turned back at the carved stones near Gilgal, went back to Eglon, and said, "Your Majesty, I have a secret message for you." So the king ordered his servants, "Leave us alone!" And they all went out. <a href="/isv/judges/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> He had turned away from the idols that were at Gilgal. So he told Eglon, "I have a secret message for you, king." King Eglon responded "Silence!" and all of his attendants left him. <a href="/msb/judges/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/judges/3.htm">NET Bible</a> But he went back once he reached the carved images at Gilgal. He said to Eglon, "I have a secret message for you, O king." Eglon said, "Be quiet!" All his attendants left. <a href="/nheb/judges/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But he himself turned back from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, "I have a secret message for you, O king." The king said, "Keep silence." All who stood by him went out from him. <a href="/wbt/judges/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But he himself turned again from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand to thee, O king: who said, Keep silence. And all that stood by him went out from him. <a href="/web/judges/3.htm">World English Bible</a> But he himself turned back from the stone idols that were by Gilgal, and said, “I have a secret message for you, O king.” The king said, “Keep silence!” All who stood by him left him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he himself has turned back from the carved images which [are] at Gilgal and says, “I have a secret word for you, O king”; and he says, “Hush!” And all those standing by him go out from him. <a href="/ylt/judges/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he himself hath turned back from the graven images which are at Gilgal, and saith, 'A secret word I have unto thee, O king;' and he saith, 'Hush!' and go out from him do all those standing by him. <a href="/slt/judges/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he turned back from the carved images which were at Gilgal, and he will say, A hidden word to me for thee, O king: and he will say, Silence! And all standing by him will go forth from him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then returning from Galgal, where the idols were, be said to the king: I have a secret message to thee, O king. And he commanded silence: and all being gone out that were about him, <a href="/cpdv/judges/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And then, returning from Gilgal where the idols were, he said to the king, “I have a secret word for you, O king.” And he ordered silence. And when all those who were around him had departed, <a href="/nabre/judges/3.htm">New American Bible</a> But he himself turned back at the sculptured stones near Gilgal, and said, “I have a secret message for you, O king.” And the king said, “Silence!” Then when all his attendants had left his presence, <a href="/nrsvce/judges/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But he himself turned back at the sculptured stones near Gilgal, and said, “I have a secret message for you, O king.” So the king said, “Silence!” and all his attendants went out from his presence.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But he himself turned back from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret message to impart to you, O king; and the king said to those who were present, Get away from here. And all that stood by him went out. <a href="/hpbt/judges/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he returned from the sculptures that were upon the side of Galgala and said to him: “I have a secret that I will say to you, oh King, between me and you”, and the King said: “Go out from there”, and all who were standing with him departed<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But he himself turned back from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said: 'I have a secret errand unto thee, O king.' And he said: 'Keep silence.' And all that stood by him went out from him. <a href="/sep/judges/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he himself returned from the quarries that are by Galgal; and Aod said, I have a secret errand to thee, O king! and Eglom said to him, Be silent: and he sent away from his presence all who waited upon him. <a href="/parallel/judges/3-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=775" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/judges/3.htm">Ehud</a> …18After Ehud had finished presenting the tribute, he ushered out those who had carried it. 19<a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">But upon reaching</a> <a href="/hebrew/6456.htm" title="6456: hap·pə·sî·lîm (Art:: N-mp) -- An idol, image. From pacal; an idol.">the idols</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">near</a> <a href="/hebrew/1537.htm" title="1537: hag·gil·gāl (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Circle (of stones), the name of several places in Pal. The same as gilgal; Gilgal, the name of three places in Palestine.">Gilgal,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: šāḇ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">turned back</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5643.htm" title="5643: sê·ṯer (N-ms) -- A covering, hiding place, secrecy. Or cithrah,; from cathar; a cover.">“I have a secret</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇar- (N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">message</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- To, into, towards. ">for you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">O king.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/2013.htm" title="2013: hās (Interjection) -- Hush! keep silence! A primitive root; to hush.">“Silence,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said the king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: hā·‘ō·mə·ḏîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">his attendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘ā·lāw (Prep-m:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣə·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">left him.</a> 20Then 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/judges/4-18.htm">Judges 4:18-21</a> Jael went out to greet Sisera and said to him, “Come in, my lord. Come in with me. Do not be afraid.” So he entered her tent, and she covered him with a blanket. / Sisera said to her, “Please give me a little water to drink, for I am thirsty.” So she opened a container of milk, gave him a drink, and covered him again. / “Stand at the entrance to the tent,” he said, “and if anyone comes and asks you, ‘Is there a man here?’ say, ‘No.’” ... <a href="/1_samuel/15-16.htm">1 Samuel 15:16-23</a> “Stop!” exclaimed Samuel. “Let me tell you what the LORD said to me last night.” “Tell me,” Saul replied. / And Samuel said, “Although you were once small in your own eyes, have you not become the head of the tribes of Israel? The LORD anointed you king over Israel / and sent you on a mission, saying, ‘Go and devote to destruction the sinful Amalekites. Fight against them until you have wiped them out.’ ... <a href="/1_kings/22-15.htm">1 Kings 22:15-28</a> When Micaiah arrived, the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up and triumph,” Micaiah replied, “for the LORD will deliver it into the hand of the king.” / But the king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of the LORD?” / So Micaiah declared: “I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, ‘These people have no master; let each one return home in peace.’” ... <a href="/2_samuel/12-1.htm">2 Samuel 12:1-7</a> 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. ... <a href="/2_kings/9-30.htm">2 Kings 9:30-37</a> 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. ... <a href="/1_kings/13-18.htm">1 Kings 13:18-24</a> Then the prophet replied, “I too am a prophet like you, and an angel spoke to me by the word of the LORD, saying, ‘Bring him back with you to your house, so that he may eat bread and drink water.’” The old prophet was lying to him, / but the man of God went back with him, ate bread in his house, and drank water. / While they were sitting at the table, the word of the LORD came to the prophet who had brought him back, ... <a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9-10</a> “Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him. / Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri. <a href="/1_samuel/24-4.htm">1 Samuel 24:4-7</a> So David’s men said to him, “This is the day about which the LORD said to you, ‘Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, that you may do with him as you wish.’” Then David crept up and stealthily cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. / Afterward, David’s conscience was stricken because he had cut off the corner of Saul’s robe. / So he said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’s anointed. May I never lift my hand against him, since he is the LORD’s anointed.” ... <a href="/1_samuel/26-8.htm">1 Samuel 26:8-11</a> Abishai said to David, “Today God has delivered your enemy into your hand. Now, therefore, please let me thrust the spear through him into the ground with one stroke. I will not need to strike him twice!” / But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?” / David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. ... <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a> When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-6</a> Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace. <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28-34</a> When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” ... <a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a> Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. <a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Luke 20:20-26</a> So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor. / “Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. / Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” ... <a href="/matthew/26-48.htm">Matthew 26:48-50</a> Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. / “Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But he himself turned again from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand to you, O king: who said, Keep silence. And all that stood by him went out from him.quarries.<a href="/joshua/4-20.htm">Joshua 4:20</a> And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua pitch in Gilgal.a secret<a href="/judges/3-20.htm">Judges 3:20</a> And Ehud came unto him; and he was sitting in a summer parlour, which he had for himself alone. And Ehud said, I have a message from God unto thee. And he arose out of his seat.<a href="/2_kings/9-5.htm">2 Kings 9:5,6</a> And when he came, behold, the captains of the host were sitting; and he said, I have an errand to thee, O captain. And Jehu said, Unto which of all us? And he said, To thee, O captain… <a href="/acts/23-18.htm">Acts 23:18,19</a> So he took him, and brought him to the chief captain, and said, Paul the prisoner called me unto him, and prayed me to bring this young man unto thee, who hath something to say unto thee… and all that<a href="/genesis/45-1.htm">Genesis 45:1</a> Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/10-7.htm">Attendants</a> <a href="/genesis/40-4.htm">Attended</a> <a href="/judges/3-4.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/genesis/24-33.htm">Errand</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-21.htm">Idols</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-17.htm">Images</a> <a href="/joshua/5-14.htm">Message</a> <a href="/judges/2-3.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/joshua/7-5.htm">Quarries</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-9.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/acts/17-29.htm">Sculptured</a> <a href="/joshua/8-19.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-9.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-13.htm">Something</a> <a href="/joshua/24-27.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/joshua/10-27.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/joshua/23-9.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/judges/2-19.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/joshua/24-23.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/joshua/10-19.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/8-14.htm">Attendants</a> <a href="/judges/14-20.htm">Attended</a> <a href="/judges/4-6.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-5.htm">Errand</a> <a href="/judges/3-26.htm">Idols</a> <a href="/judges/3-26.htm">Images</a> <a href="/judges/3-20.htm">Message</a> <a href="/judges/5-5.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/judges/3-26.htm">Quarries</a> <a href="/judges/5-16.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/judges/3-26.htm">Sculptured</a> <a href="/judges/9-25.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-9.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/judges/14-14.htm">Something</a> <a href="/judges/3-26.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/judges/3-26.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/judges/6-31.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/judges/4-18.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/judges/6-14.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/judges/3-25.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 3</div>1. <a href="/judges/3-1.htm">The nations which were left to prove Israel</a> 5. <a href="/judges/3-5.htm">By communion with them they commit idolatry</a> 8. <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Othniel delivered them from Chushan-Rishathaim</a> 12. <a href="/judges/3-12.htm">Ehud from Eglon</a> 31. <a href="/judges/3-31.htm">and Shamgar from the Philistines</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But upon reaching the idols near Gilgal The mention of "idols" indicates the presence of pagan worship, which was prevalent in Canaanite culture and often a snare for the Israelites. Gilgal is significant as the first campsite of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan River (<a href="/joshua/4-19.htm">Joshua 4:19-20</a>). It was a place of covenant renewal and circumcision (<a href="/joshua/5-2.htm">Joshua 5:2-9</a>), symbolizing Israel's commitment to God. The presence of idols here highlights the spiritual decline and syncretism that had infiltrated Israelite society.he himself turned back Ehud's decision to turn back suggests a deliberate and strategic plan. This action demonstrates his courage and cunning, as he risks returning to the enemy's presence. It reflects the biblical theme of God using unexpected means and people to deliver His people, as seen with other judges like Gideon and Deborah.and said, “I have a secret message for you, O king.” The phrase "secret message" implies a sense of urgency and importance. In the ancient Near East, secret messages were often associated with divine or prophetic revelations. Ehud's approach to the king under the guise of delivering a confidential message shows his shrewdness and ability to exploit the king's curiosity and desire for exclusive knowledge.“Silence,” said the king, The king's command for silence indicates his interest and willingness to hear the message privately. This reflects the cultural practice of kings valuing secret counsel and the potential for divine communication. It also sets the stage for Ehud's plan to isolate the king, making it easier to carry out his mission.and all his attendants left him. The departure of the attendants signifies the king's trust in Ehud and his expectation of receiving a significant message. This moment of isolation is crucial for Ehud's plan to succeed. It highlights the vulnerability of the king and the providential circumstances that allow Ehud to act. This scenario echoes the biblical theme of God orchestrating events to fulfill His purposes, as seen in the stories of Joseph and Esther.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ehud.htm">Ehud</a> A left-handed judge of Israel from the tribe of Benjamin, chosen by God to deliver Israel from Moabite oppression. 2. <a href="/topical/e/eglon.htm">Eglon</a> The king of Moab who oppressed Israel for eighteen years. He is the recipient of Ehud's secret message. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gilgal.htm">Gilgal</a> A location near the Jordan River, significant in Israel's history as a place of encampment and worship, but here noted for its idols. 4. <a href="/topical/i/idols.htm">Idols</a> Representing the false gods and pagan practices that Israel was warned against but often fell into. 5. <a href="/topical/s/secret_message.htm">Secret Message</a> A ruse used by Ehud to gain private access to King Eglon, leading to Eglon's assassination.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_idolatry.htm">The Danger of Idolatry</a> Idolatry is a recurring issue for Israel, symbolizing a departure from God. Believers today must guard against modern forms of idolatry, such as materialism or self-worship. <a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance_through_unlikely_means.htm">God's Deliverance through Unlikely Means</a> Ehud, a left-handed man, was an unexpected deliverer. God often uses unexpected people and methods to accomplish His purposes, reminding us to remain open to His leading. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_obedience.htm">Courage and Obedience</a> Ehud's boldness in approaching King Eglon demonstrates the courage required to follow God's call. Believers are encouraged to act with courage and obedience in their own lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_secrecy_and_strategy_in_god's_work.htm">The Importance of Secrecy and Strategy in God's Work</a> Ehud's strategic approach to Eglon shows that wisdom and planning are vital in fulfilling God's missions. Christians should seek God's guidance in planning and executing His work. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_turning_away_from_sin.htm">Repentance and Turning Away from Sin</a> Ehud's turning back from the idols symbolizes repentance. Believers are called to turn away from sin and return to God wholeheartedly.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 3</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_bible's_family_idols.htm">What are the family idols mentioned in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_teraphim.htm">What are teraphim?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_ehud_in_history_or_the_bible.htm">Who is Ehud in historical or biblical context?</a> <a href="/q/micah_1_7_vs._other_views_on_idolatry.htm">Micah 1:7 - How does the text's condemnation of idol worship align with other passages that appear to offer different perspectives or degrees of tolerance for pagan practices?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) But he himself turned again.--The plan of Ehud was deeply laid. He wished (1) to secure his end, which would be more difficult amid the soldiers and attendants who would guard the king during the presentation of the tribute; (2) to avoid endangering his comrades; (3) to provide, if possible, for his own escape. By going away with the deputation of serfswhich he had introduced, he would still more lull suspicion asleep.From the quarries.--The Hebrew word is pesilim. The LXX., followed by our margin, render it "graven images;" and the Vulgate, "from Gilgal, where were idols." (Luther, G?tzen.) Such is the meaning of pesilim in <a href="/deuteronomy/7-5.htm" title="But thus shall you deal with them; you shall destroy their altars, and break down their images, and cut down their groves, and burn their graven images with fire.">Deuteronomy 7:5</a>; <a href="/2_kings/17-41.htm" title="So these nations feared the LORD, and served their graven images, both their children, and their children's children: as did their fathers, so do they to this day.">2Kings 17:41</a>; <a href="/psalms/97-7.htm" title="Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all you gods.">Psalm 97:7</a>, &c. The rendering, "stone quarries," is derived from the Chaldee and Rabbi Jarchi; but it probably means idols of some kind--probably those of Moab. Some explain it of the twelve stones which were taken out of Jordan, and pitched at Gilgal (<a href="/joshua/4-2.htm" title="Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man,">Joshua 4:2</a>). The LXX. (in some MSS.) make it mean that Eglon returned, but this is clearly a mistake. Gilgal was near Jericho, and when Ehud had accompanied his comrades to some well-known landmark at Gilgal, he returned to Jericho. Josephus says he had "two attendants" with him; but the word "people" in <a href="/judges/3-18.htm" title="And when he had made an end to offer the present, he sent away the people that bore the present.">Judges 3:18</a> implies that many more had accompanied him. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - The quarries. It is uncertain whether this is the meaning of the Hebrew word. Its common meaning is images, as <a href="/deuteronomy/7-25.htm">Deuteronomy 7:25</a>, and elsewhere. <a href="/commentaries/judges/3-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But upon reaching מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of the idols הַפְּסִילִים֙ (hap·pə·sî·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6456.htm">Strong's 6456: </a> An idol, image near אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among Gilgal, הַגִּלְגָּ֔ל (hag·gil·gāl) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> Gilgal -- 'circle (of stones)', the name of several places in Palestine he himself וְה֣וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are turned back שָׁ֗ב (šāḇ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again and said, וַיֹּ֕אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “I have a secret סֵ֥תֶר (sê·ṯer) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5643.htm">Strong's 5643: </a> A covering, hiding place, secrecy message דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause for you, אֵלֶ֖יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to O king.” הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king “Silence,” הָ֔ס (hās) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2013.htm">Strong's 2013: </a> Hush! keep silence! said the king, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every his attendants הָעֹמְדִ֖ים (hā·‘ō·mə·ḏîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations left him. וַיֵּֽצְאוּ֙ (way·yê·ṣə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/3-19.htm">Judges 3:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/3-19.htm">Judges 3:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/3-19.htm">Judges 3:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/3-19.htm">Judges 3:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/3-19.htm">Judges 3:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/3-19.htm">Judges 3:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/3-19.htm">Judges 3:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/3-19.htm">Judges 3:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/3-19.htm">Judges 3:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/3-19.htm">Judges 3:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/3-19.htm">OT History: Judges 3:19 But he himself turned back (Jd Judg. 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