Judg 3:12-13 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Judg 3:12-30: 3:12-30 In this epic account of intrigue and cunning, Ehud manifested heroic qualities when a coalition of nations from east of the Jordan penetrated the hill country of Ephraim and Benjamin. The cycle follows formulaic language and highlights the repeated apostasy of the people once again . Summary for Judg 3:12-13: 3:12-13 The people of Moab and the Ammonites were descendants of Lot’s incestuous relationship with his daughters (Gen 19:30-38 ). Despite their kinship with Israel, both nations were Israel’s enemies. • The Amalekites were nomads who had attacked Israel in the desert, and toward whom unbroken hostility had been commanded (Num 24:20 ; Deut 25:17-19 ). That the three nations joined in coalition probably reflected their growing fear of Israelite expansion.

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cGen 19:30-38►

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eDeut 25:17-19►

‏ Judges 3:12-13

Summary for Judg 3:12-30: 3:12-30 ^a In this epic account of intrigue and cunning, Ehud manifested heroic qualities when a coalition of nations from east of the Jordan penetrated the hill country of Ephraim and Benjamin. The cycle follows formulaic language and highlights the repeated apostasy of the people once again.
Summary for Judg 3:12-13: 3:12-13 ^b The people of Moab and the Ammonites were descendants of Lot’s incestuous relationship with his daughters (Gen 19:30-38 ^c). Despite their kinship with Israel, both nations were Israel’s enemies.

• The Amalekites were nomads who had attacked Israel in the desert, and toward whom unbroken hostility had been commanded (Num 24:20 ^d; Deut 25:17-19 ^e). That the three nations joined in coalition probably reflected their growing fear of Israelite expansion.