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Subjugation by Eglon

Approximately 1377 BC, lasting about 18 years. 3 verses describe this event, involving Eglon.

Scripture

  • Judges 3:12

    And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the Lord: and the Lord strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the Lord.

  • Judges 3:13

    And he gathered unto him the children of Ammon and Amalek, and went and smote Israel, and possessed the city of palm trees.

  • Judges 3:14

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