Ehud, however, had escaped while the servants waited. He passed by the idols and escaped to Seirah.
Parallel translations
- WEB Ehud escaped while they waited, passed beyond the stone idols, and escaped to Seirah.
- KJV And Ehud escaped while they tarried, and passed beyond the quarries, and escaped unto Seirath.
- NKJV But Ehud had escaped while they delayed, and passed beyond the stone images and escaped to Seirah.
- NASB Now Ehud escaped while they were hesitating, and he passed by the idols and escaped to Seirah.
- NLT While the servants were waiting, Ehud escaped, passing the stone idols on his way to Seirah.
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Quick answer
Ehud escapes safely to Seirah while the servants are still delayed.
Overview
God's providence secures Ehud's escape past the very idols associated with Moabite worship. His safe arrival prepares him to rally Israel for battle. The deliverer lives to lead his people, showing that the Lord preserves those He raises up for His purposes.
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