Judges 3:16-18
New Living Translation
16 So Ehud made a double-edged dagger that was about a foot[a] long, and he strapped it to his right thigh, keeping it hidden under his clothing. 17 He brought the tribute money to Eglon, who was very fat.
18 After delivering the payment, Ehud started home with those who had helped carry the tribute.
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- 3:16 Hebrew gomed, the length of which is uncertain.
Judges 3:16-18
New International Version
16 Now Ehud(A) had made a double-edged sword about a cubit[a] long, which he strapped to his right thigh under his clothing. 17 He presented the tribute(B) to Eglon king of Moab, who was a very fat man.(C) 18 After Ehud had presented the tribute, he sent on their way those who had carried it.
Footnotes
- Judges 3:16 That is, about 18 inches or about 45 centimeters
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