Judges 3:17 web — He offered the tribute to Eglon king of Moab: now Eglon was a very fat man.

World English Bible

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

— Judges 3:17, World English Bible

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Judges 3 — Context

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.

20

Ehud came to him; and he was sitting by himself alone in the cool upper room. Ehud said, "I have a message from God to you." He arose out of his seat.

Judges 3:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 3:17 say?
Judges 3:17 in the World English Bible reads: “He offered the tribute to Eglon king of Moab: now Eglon was a very fat man.”
Where is Judges 3:17 in the Bible?
Judges 3:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 3, verse 17.
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 3:17.
What translation should I read Judges 3:17 in?
Judges 3:17 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 3:17?
Judges 3:17 reads (WEB): “He offered the tribute to Eglon king of Moab: now Eglon was a very fat man.” 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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