Judges 3:16 web — Ehud made him a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length; and he wore it under his clothing on his right thigh.

World English Bible

"Ehud made him a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length; and he wore it under his clothing on his right thigh."

— Judges 3:16, World English Bible

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Judges 3 — Context

13

He gathered to him the children of Ammon and Amalek; and he went and struck Israel, and they possessed the city of palm trees.

14

The children of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab eighteen years.

15

But when the children of Israel cried to Yahweh, Yahweh raised them up a savior, Ehud the son of Gera, the Benjamite, a man left-handed. The children of Israel sent tribute by him to Eglon the king of Moab.

16

Ehud made him a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length; and he wore it under his clothing on his right thigh.

17

He offered the tribute to Eglon king of Moab: now Eglon was a very fat man.

18

When he had made an end of offering the tribute, he sent away the people who bore the tribute.

19

But he himself turned back from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, "I have a secret errand to you, king." The king said, "Keep silence!" All who stood by him went out from him.

Judges 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 3:16 say?
Judges 3:16 in the World English Bible reads: “Ehud made him a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length; and he wore it under his clothing on his right thigh.”
Where is Judges 3:16 in the Bible?
Judges 3:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 3, verse 16.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 3:16.
What translation should I read Judges 3:16 in?
Judges 3:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 3:16?
Judges 3:16 reads (WEB): “Ehud made him a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length; and he wore it under his clothing on his right thigh.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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