Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When he arrived there, he blew a trumpet in the hill country of Ephraim, and the Israelites went down with him from the hills, with him leading them. New Living Translation When he arrived in the hill country of Ephraim, Ehud sounded a call to arms. Then he led a band of Israelites down from the hills. English Standard Version When he arrived, he sounded the trumpet in the hill country of Ephraim. Then the people of Israel went down with him from the hill country, and he was their leader. Berean Standard Bible On arriving in Seirah, he blew the ram’s horn throughout the hill country of Ephraim. The Israelites came down with him from the hills, and he became their leader. King James Bible And it came to pass, when he was come, that he blew a trumpet in the mountain of Ephraim, and the children of Israel went down with him from the mount, and he before them. New King James Version And it happened, when he arrived, that he blew the trumpet in the mountains of Ephraim, and the children of Israel went down with him from the mountains; and he led them. New American Standard Bible And when he arrived, he blew the trumpet in the hill country of Ephraim; and the sons of Israel went down with him from the hill country, and he was leading them. NASB 1995 It came about when he had arrived, that he blew the trumpet in the hill country of Ephraim; and the sons of Israel went down with him from the hill country, and he was in front of them. NASB 1977 And it came about when he had arrived, that he blew the trumpet in the hill country of Ephraim; and the sons of Israel went down with him from the hill country, and he was in front of them. Legacy Standard Bible And it happened when he had arrived, that he blew the trumpet in the hill country of Ephraim; and the sons of Israel went down with him from the hill country, and he was in front of them. Amplified Bible When he had arrived, he blew a trumpet in the hill country of Ephraim; and the sons of Israel went down with him from the hill country, and he was in front of them. Christian Standard Bible After he arrived, he sounded the ram’s horn throughout the hill country of Ephraim. The Israelites came down with him from the hill country, and he became their leader. Holman Christian Standard Bible After he arrived, he sounded the ram’s horn throughout the hill country of Ephraim. The Israelites came down with him from the hill country, and he became their leader. American Standard Version And it came to pass, when he was come, that he blew a trumpet in the hill-country of Ephraim; and the children of Israel went down with him from the hill-country, and he before them. English Revised Version And it came to pass, when he was come, that he blew a trumpet in the hill country of Ephraim, and the children of Israel went down with him from the hill country, and he before them. GOD'S WORD® Translation When he arrived there, he blew a ram's horn in the mountains of Ephraim [to summon the troops]. So the troops of Israel came down from the mountains with him, and he led them. Good News Translation When he arrived there in the hill country of Ephraim, he blew a trumpet to call the people of Israel to battle; then he led them down from the hills. International Standard Version When he arrived there, he sounded a trumpet in the mountainous region of Ephraim. While the Israeli army accompanied Ehud from the mountainous regions, Majority Standard Bible On arriving in Seirah, he blew the ram?s horn throughout the hill country of Ephraim. The Israelites came down with him from the hills, and he became their leader. NET Bible When he reached Seirah, he blew a trumpet in the Ephraimite hill country. The Israelites went down with him from the hill country, with Ehud in the lead. New Heart English Bible It happened, when he had come, that he blew a trumpet in the hill country of Ephraim; and the children of Israel went down with him from the hill country, and he before them. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass when he had come, that he blew a trumpet in the mountain of Ephraim, and the children of Israel went down with him from the mount, and he before them. World English Bible When he had come, he blew a trumpet in the hill country of Ephraim; and the children of Israel went down with him from the hill country, and he led them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, in his coming in, that he blows with a horn in the hill-country of Ephraim, and the sons of Israel go down with him from the hill-country, and he before them; Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, in his coming in, that he bloweth with a trumpet in the hill-country of Ephraim, and go down with him do the sons of Israel from the hill-country, and he before them; Smith's Literal Translation And it will be in his coming out, and he will clang upon the trumpet in mount Ephraim, and the sons of Israel will go down with him from the mountain, and he before them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd forthwith he sounded the trumpet in mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel went down with him, he himself going in the front. Catholic Public Domain Version And immediately he sounded the trumpet on Mount Ephraim. And the sons of Israel descended with him, he himself advancing at the front. New American Bible On his arrival he sounded the horn in the mountain region of Ephraim, and the Israelites went down from the mountains with him as their leader. New Revised Standard Version When he arrived, he sounded the trumpet in the hill country of Ephraim; and the Israelites went down with him from the hill country, having him at their head. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass, when he had returned, he sounded the trumpet on the mountain of Ephraim, and the children of Israel went down with him from the mountain, and he went before them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when he came, he sounded on the trumpet in the mountain of Aphreim, and the sons of Israel went down with him from the mountain and he was in front of them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass, when he was come, that he blew a horn in the hill-country of Ephraim, and the children of Israel went down with him from the hill-country, and he before them. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass when Aod came into the land of Israel, that he blew the horn in mount Ephraim, and the children of Israel came down with him from the mountain, and he was before them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ehud…26Ehud, however, had escaped while the servants waited. He passed by the idols and escaped to Seirah. 27 On arriving in Seirah, he blew the ram’s horn throughout the hill country of Ephraim. The Israelites came down with him from the hills, and he became their leader. 28“Follow me,” he told them, “for the LORD has delivered your enemies the Moabites into your hand.” So they followed him down and seized the fords of the Jordan leading to Moab, and did not allow anyone to cross over.… Cross References Joshua 6:5 And when there is a long blast of the ram’s horn and you hear its sound, have all the people give a mighty shout. Then the wall of the city will collapse and all your people will charge straight into the city.” 1 Samuel 13:3 Then Jonathan attacked the Philistine outpost at Geba, and the Philistines heard about it. So Saul blew the ram’s horn throughout the land, saying, “Let the Hebrews hear!” 2 Samuel 20:1 Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram’s horn and shouted: “We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse’s son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!” Numbers 10:3-7 When both are sounded, the whole congregation is to assemble before you at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. / But if only one is sounded, then the leaders, the heads of the clans of Israel, are to gather before you. / When you sound short blasts, the camps that lie on the east side are to set out. ... 2 Chronicles 13:12 Now behold, God Himself is with us as our head, and His priests with their trumpets sound the battle call against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.” Nehemiah 4:20 Wherever you hear the sound of the horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!” Isaiah 18:3 All you people of the world and dwellers of the earth, when a banner is raised on the mountains, you will see it; when a ram’s horn sounds, you will hear it. Jeremiah 4:5 Announce in Judah, proclaim in Jerusalem, and say: “Blow the ram’s horn throughout the land. Cry aloud and say, ‘Assemble yourselves and let us flee to the fortified cities.’ Hosea 5:8 Blow the ram’s horn in Gibeah, the trumpet in Ramah; raise the battle cry in Beth-aven: Lead on, O Benjamin! Joel 2:1 Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near— Amos 3:6 If a ram’s horn sounds in a city, do the people not tremble? If calamity comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it? Matthew 24:31 And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. 1 Corinthians 14:8 Again, if the trumpet sounds a muffled call, who will prepare for battle? Revelation 8:6 And the seven angels with the seven trumpets prepared to sound them. Revelation 11:15 Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass, when he was come, that he blew a trumpet in the mountain of Ephraim, and the children of Israel went down with him from the mount, and he before them. he blew Judges 5:14 Out of Ephraim was there a root of them against Amalek; after thee, Benjamin, among thy people; out of Machir came down governors, and out of Zebulun they that handle the pen of the writer. Judges 6:34 But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him. 1 Samuel 13:3 And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba, and the Philistines heard of it. And Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear. mountain Judges 7:24 And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Judges 17:1 And there was a man of mount Ephraim, whose name was Micah. Judges 19:1 And it came to pass in those days, when there was no king in Israel, that there was a certain Levite sojourning on the side of mount Ephraim, who took to him a concubine out of Bethlehemjudah. Jump to Previous Arrived Blew Bloweth Children Country Ephraim E'phraim Hill Hill-Country Hills Horn Israel Israelites Mount Mountain Sounded TrumpetJump to Next Arrived Blew Bloweth Children Country Ephraim E'phraim Hill Hill-Country Hills Horn Israel Israelites Mount Mountain Sounded TrumpetJudges 3 1. The nations which were left to prove Israel5. By communion with them they commit idolatry 8. Othniel delivered them from Chushan-Rishathaim 12. Ehud from Eglon 31. and Shamgar from the Philistines On arriving in Seirah Seirah is a location mentioned in the context of Ehud's story, though its exact location is not definitively known. It is likely in the hill country of Ephraim, which was a central region in Israel. This area was significant in Israel's history, often serving as a strategic location for military and religious activities. The arrival in Seirah marks a pivotal moment in Ehud's mission, as it is here that he begins to rally the Israelites for battle. he blew the ram’s horn throughout the hill country of Ephraim The Israelites came down with him from the hills and he became their leader Persons / Places / Events 1. EhudA left-handed judge of Israel from the tribe of Benjamin, who delivered Israel from Moabite oppression by assassinating King Eglon. 2. Seirah A location in the hill country of Ephraim where Ehud rallied the Israelites after his escape from Moabite territory. 3. Ephraim A significant tribal region in central Israel, known for its strategic hill country, which played a crucial role in Israel's military campaigns. 4. Ram’s Horn (Shofar) A traditional instrument used in Israel for signaling, calling to assembly, or announcing significant events, such as war or religious festivals. 5. Israelites The people of Israel, who were under Moabite oppression and responded to Ehud's call to rise against their oppressors. Teaching Points God's Use of Unlikely LeadersEhud, a left-handed man in a right-handed world, was chosen by God to deliver Israel. God often uses those whom society might overlook to accomplish His purposes. The Power of Obedience Ehud's actions demonstrate the importance of obedience to God's call, even when it involves great personal risk. The Role of Community in God's Plan The Israelites' response to Ehud's call highlights the importance of unity and collective action in fulfilling God's purposes. Divine Strategy and Timing Ehud's strategic use of the ram's horn and the timing of his call to arms show that God's plans are precise and require our attentiveness to His timing. Faith in Action Ehud's leadership and the Israelites' response illustrate the necessity of putting faith into action, trusting God for victory.(27) He blew a trumpet.--The word for "trumpet" is shophar. The LXX. have "he trumpeted with a horn" (Esalpisen en keratine). In the mountain of Ephraim.--The hill country of Ephraim was always the fastness of Israelitish freedom (Judges 4:5; Judges 10:1; 1Samuel 1:1; 1Samuel 13:6; 1Samuel 14:22). . . . Verse 27. - He blew a trumpet. Like Alfred in the marshes of Somerset, he gathered a host around him in the shelter of the forest; and then, full of faith in his Divine mission, "strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might," dashed down boldly into the plain, and, seizing the fords, cut off all communication between the Moabites at Jericho and their countrymen east of the Jordan. They could neither escape into Moab nor get help from Moab. Thrown into confusion by the death of their king and the suddenness of the attack, the Moabites fell to the number of 10,000 men; and so ended the second servitude, to be followed by a rest (if the numeral in the text is sound) of eighty years.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On arriving [in Seirah],בְּבוֹא֔וֹ (bə·ḇō·w·’ōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go he blew וַיִּתְקַ֥ע (way·yiṯ·qa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8628: To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman the trumpet בַּשּׁוֹפָ֖ר (baš·šō·w·p̄ār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7782: A cornet, curved horn throughout the hill country בְּהַ֣ר (bə·har) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country of Ephraim. אֶפְרָ֑יִם (’ep̄·rā·yim) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 669: Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory The Israelites בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son came down וַיֵּרְד֨וּ (way·yê·rə·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend with him עִמּ֧וֹ (‘im·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the hills, הָהָ֖ר (hā·hār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country and he became their leader. וְה֥וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are Links Judges 3:27 NIVJudges 3:27 NLT Judges 3:27 ESV Judges 3:27 NASB Judges 3:27 KJV Judges 3:27 BibleApps.com Judges 3:27 Biblia Paralela Judges 3:27 Chinese Bible Judges 3:27 French Bible Judges 3:27 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 3:27 It happened when he had come that (Jd Judg. 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