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16 Ehud made himself a sword with two sharp edges that was about 12 inches[a] long. He tied the sword to his right thigh and hid it under his uniform.

17 So Ehud brought the gift to King Eglon of Moab. Eglon was a very fat man. 18 After offering the gift, Ehud left the palace with the men who had carried the gift.

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  1. Judges 3:16 12 inches Or 30 cm. Literally, “1 gomed,” probably equivalent to 2/3 of a cubit.

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