Judg 3:15 | JFB | STEP | 15. Ehud the son of Gera-- descended from Gera, one of Benjamin's sons ( ). left-handed-- This peculiarity distinguished many in the Benjamite tribe ( ). But the original word is rendered in some versions "both-handed," a view countenanced by . by him the children of Israel sent a present unto Eglon the king of Moab-- the yearly tribute, which, according to Eastern fashion, would be borne with ostentatious ceremony and offered ( ) by several messengers.

‏ Judges 3:15

15. Ehud the son of Gera--descended from Gera, one of Benjamin's sons (Ge 46:21).

left-handed--This peculiarity distinguished many in the Benjamite tribe (Jud 20:16). But the original word is rendered in some versions "both-handed," a view countenanced by 1Ch 12:2.

by him the children of Israel sent a present unto Eglon the king of Moab--the yearly tribute, which, according to Eastern fashion, would be borne with ostentatious ceremony and offered (Jud 3:18) by several messengers.