Judges 3:18When he had made an end of offering the tribute, he sent away the people who bore the tribute.
The setting
Outside Eglon's palace in Moab, ~1200 BC. Ehud has just delivered Israel's tribute payment and dismisses his fellow Israelites...
The emotion here: tense anticipation as the plan reaches its critical phase
The original word
šālach (שלח) — to send away, release, often with purpose or finality
Why it matters
Tribute bearers traveled in groups for protection on dangerous ancient roads
Read with care
What most readers miss in Judges 3:18
Ehud is protecting his fellow Israelites by sending them away before his assassination attempt
Common misconceptionThis seems like normal protocol, but Ehud is deliberately isolating himself for a secret mission his companions don't know about.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Judges 3:18
Bible Genome reading
Judges 3:18 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Judges 3:18 comes from the book of Judges, written during the judges period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include completion, dismissal. Notable phrases: sent away the people; bore the tribute.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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