EHUD A Man of Faith and Courage - Ehud Meets Eglon

Ehud Meets Eglon

The day for presenting the next tribute arrived. Ehud and his men entered the king's palace.  Before long, they were standing before King Eglon himself.  But the time had  not yet arrived for Ehud to attack. After the presentation of the tribute, Ehud sent the tribute bearers on their way. -Judges 3:17, 18.

Why did Ehud delay in striking down Eglon?  Did he give way to fear?  By no means!  To carry out his plan, Ehud needed a private audience with the king-something that was not accorded him on this initial encounter.  Furthermore, Ehud would need to make a swift getaway. Escape would be far easier for one man than for the entire entourage of tribute bearers.  Therefore, Ehud bided his time.  The brief visit with Eglon enabled him to become familiar with the layout of the palace  and to ascertain the extent of the king's security.

After reaching "the quarries that were at Gilgal," Ehud left his men and journeyed back to Eglon's palace.  The walk of approximately one mile gave Ehud a little time to think about  his mission and to pray for Jehovah's blessing. -Judges 3:19.

Next time: EHUD A Man of Faith and Courage - Ehud Returns

The Watchtower, 1997