3:12 The Israelites again did evil in the Lord’s sight. 1 The Lord gave King Eglon of Moab control over Israel 2 because they had done evil in the Lord’s sight. 3:13 Eglon formed alliances with 3 the Ammonites and Amalekites. He came and defeated Israel, and they seized the City of Date Palm Trees. 3:14 The Israelites were subject to 4 King Eglon of Moab for eighteen years.
3:15 When the Israelites cried out for help to the Lord, he 5 raised up a deliverer for them. His name was Ehud son of Gera the Benjaminite, a left-handed man. 6 The Israelites sent him to King Eglon of Moab with their tribute payment. 7