Judges 3:14

So the children of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab eighteen years.

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Interpretation

When Israel sins again, God raises up a new oppressor. The Israelites did ill, and the Moabites did worse; yet because God punishes the sins of his own people in this world, Israel is weakened, and Moab strengthened against them.

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This thought runs through Judges 3:12-16.

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Glossary

Moab Place: Biblical region. Modern identification: Kerak.