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Eglon

Eglon

עֶגְלוֹן

Eglon

eg-LON

Meaning of the Name Eglon

The name Eglon means either ‘circular’ or ‘calf’

Attributes of Eglon

Leadership, honoring Hashem.

Where is Eglon in the Bible

Judges 3:12-25

What did Eglon do in the Bible

Eglon was the King of Moab. He brought the Moabites, Ammonites, and Amalekites together to attack Israel, and then ruled over Israel for 18 years. The People of Israel eventually fought back under the leadership of judge Ehud ben Gera. He gained access to Eglon on the premise of bringing a tribute. While in Eglon’s private chamber, Ehud stuck a dagger into Eglon’s fat belly, killing him. Eglon is credited for standing up when Ehud mentioned God’s name.

What does the Bible say about Eglon

Leader
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