Eglon

Eglon was a Mobite king who was grossly overweight, during the time of the Judges. In the 12th century king Eglon allied with Ammonites and Amalekites and attacked Israel.

He captured Jericho and subjected the tribes of Ephraim and Benjamin for 18 years.

When the Israelites cried out to the Lord for help, He raised up Ehud, a Benjaminite. It was by Ehud the Israelites sent their tribute to Eglon.

Ehud hid a dagger under his clothes on his visit to king Eglon, and during a private audience with Eglon, Ehud drew the dagger and killed the king. Ehud escaped and got back into Israel, where he raised an army and defeated the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).

Return to list of People in the Bible



See an error?

See an error? Please let us know about it. You can type your comments in the box below and then click the Submit button. Thank you.


Your email address (optional):

Copyright © 2011, aboutbibleprophecy.com. All rights reserved. Our copyright policy.