Judges 3:13

"The children of Israel again did that which was evil in the LORD’s sight, and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done that which was evil in the LORD’s sight."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the cycle of sin and judgment within the narrative of Judges. The children of Israel's return to evil behavior leads to divine permission for Eglon, king of Moab, to oppress them, illustrating how their disobedience brings about consequences that serve as a form of discipline or punishment from God, though not necessarily as His ultimate will.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The children of Ammon (Bent-Ammon), almost always so spoken of from their ancestor Ben-ammiGenesis 19:38, seem to be under the leadership of the king of Moab, as do also the Amlekites: this is perhaps the strengthening spoken of inJudges 3:12. InJudges 6:0the combination is Midianites, Amalekites, and children of the East, or Arab tribes. In the narrative of Jephthah’s judgeship, the Ammonites alone are mentioned; but with a reference to the Moabites, and as if they were one peopleJudges 11:24.

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