1325 BC · AM 2679 · Conquest and Judges

Ehud delivers Israel from Moab

After eighteen years under Eglon of Moab, the LORD raised up Ehud the Benjamite, and the land had rest eighty years (Judges 3:14-30). The Ussher record places his rise in 1325 BC.

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📖 Judges 3:12–14

12Once again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD. So He gave Eglon king of Moab power over Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD. 13After enlisting the Ammonites and Amalekites to join forces with him, Eglon attacked and defeated Israel, taking possession of the City of Palms. 14The Israelites served Eglon king of Moab eighteen years.

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