Judge Ehud (jan 1, 1335 BC – jan 1, 1295 BC)
Description:
Ehud was a left-handed judge from the tribe of Benjamin. He is known for assassinating Eglon, the obese king of Moab, by hiding a dagger and striking him in a private meeting. After this bold act, he led Israel to victory over Moab and secured peace for 80 years.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1335 BC
jan 1, 1295 BC
~ 40 years