Judges 3:27
Judges 3:27 in Multiple Translations
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.
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.
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.
And when he came there, he had a horn sounded in the hill-country of Ephraim, and all the children of Israel went down with him from the hill-country, and he at their head.
When he got there, he blew a trumpet in the hill country of Ephraim, and the Israelites joined him. They went down from the hills, with Ehud leading them.
And when he came home, he blew a trumpet in mount Ephraim, and the children of Israel went downe with him from the mountaine, and he went before them.
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;
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.
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.
And forthwith he sounded the trumpet in mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel went down with him, he himself going in the front.
There he blew a trumpet to signal that the people should join him to fight the people of Moab. So the Israelis went with him from the hills. They went down toward the Jordan river, with Ehud leading them.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 3:27
Study Notes — Judges 3:27
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- Judges 3:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 3:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 3:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 3:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 3:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 3:27
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 3:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 3:27
- Sermons on Judges 3:27
Context — Ehud
27On 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 they did not allow anyone to cross over. 29At that time they struck down about ten thousand Moabites, all robust and valiant men. Not one of them escaped.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 6:34 | So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him. |
| 2 | 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!” |
| 3 | Judges 5:14 | Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 9:13 | Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!” |
| 5 | Judges 19:1 | Now in those days, when there was no king in Israel, a Levite who lived in the remote hill country of Ephraim took for himself a concubine from Bethlehem in Judah. |
| 6 | Joshua 17:15 | Joshua answered them, “If you have so many people that the hill country of Ephraim is too small for you, go to the forest and clear for yourself an area in the land of the Perizzites and the Rephaim.” |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 20:22 | Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram’s horn and his men dispersed from the city, each to his own home. And Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem. |
| 8 | Joshua 17:18 | because the hill country will be yours as well. It is a forest; clear it, and its farthest limits will be yours. Although the Canaanites have iron chariots and although they are strong, you can drive them out.” |
| 9 | Judges 7:24 | Gideon sent messengers throughout the hill country of Ephraim to say, “Come down against the Midianites and seize the waters of the Jordan ahead of them as far as Beth-barah.” So all the men of Ephraim were called out, and they captured the waters of the Jordan as far as Beth-barah. |
| 10 | Judges 17:1 | Now a man named Micah from the hill country of Ephraim |
Judges 3:27 Summary
In Judges 3:27, Ehud blows the ram's horn to gather the Israelites and prepare them for battle against the Moabites. This shows how Ehud trusted in God's power and guidance to lead the people, just like God had promised to give them the land in Joshua 1:1-9. Ehud's actions demonstrate bravery and faith, and we can learn from his example by trusting in God's power and presence in our own lives (Psalm 37:3-7). By following God's plan and trusting in His guidance, we can overcome challenges and accomplish great things, just like Ehud did.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Ehud blow the ram's horn in Judges 3:27?
Ehud blew the ram's horn to gather the Israelites and prepare them for battle, as seen in Judges 3:27, similar to how horns were used to signal important events in Numbers 10:1-10.
What is the significance of the hill country of Ephraim in this verse?
The hill country of Ephraim was a region in Israel where many of God's people lived, and Ehud's actions here show how he rallied them to follow him, much like how God had promised to give them the land in Joshua 1:1-9.
How did Ehud become the leader of the Israelites in this verse?
Ehud became the leader of the Israelites because he had just escaped from Eglon and was now gathering the people to fight against the Moabites, demonstrating his bravery and trust in God, as seen in Judges 3:1-31 and supported by Deuteronomy 17:14-20.
What is the spiritual significance of Ehud's leadership in this verse?
Ehud's leadership represents how God can use anyone to accomplish great things, as seen in Judges 3:27 and 1 Corinthians 1:27, and it highlights the importance of trusting in God's power and guidance, as taught in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 37:3-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can trust in God's power and guidance in my own life, just like Ehud did in Judges 3:27?
- How can I be a leader like Ehud, who rallies others to follow God's plan, and what qualities do I need to develop to become a more effective leader?
- What are some 'rams' horns' in my life that I can use to gather others and point them to God, and how can I use these opportunities to share the Gospel?
- In what ways can I apply the courage and faith of Ehud to my own challenges and struggles, and how can I trust in God's presence and power to overcome them?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 3:27
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 3:27
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 3:27
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 3:27
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 3:27
Cambridge Bible on Judges 3:27
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 3:27
Sermons on Judges 3:27
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Power Over All the Power of the Enemy by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the joy and humor of a lovely little girl and the realization of his own aging as a grandparent. He reminisces about his own childhood and t |
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Sanctification by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of building our lives with either wood, hay, and straw or gold, silver, and precious stones. He emphasizes the importance of focus |
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The Life of Adoniram Judson by Thomas Sullivan | In this sermon, Pastor Chesky discusses the importance of reading and recommends a biography called "To the Golden Shore" about a man named Judson. He mentions that people today ar |
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Willing in the Day of Power by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being willing in the day of God's power, calling for a readiness to step out in faith and experience freedom, healing, and vision from God. |
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Freedom From Perpetual Backsliding by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the importance of being anointed by the Holy Spirit to serve the Lord effectively, drawing examples from the judges in the book of Judges. He emphasizes the |
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Lighthouses of Faith by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the role of faith as a guiding light during dark times, using examples from the Old Testament such as Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, and Samuel. Ea |
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I Samuel 26:21 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith explores the life of Saul, emphasizing how despite his physical advantages and opportunities to lead God's people, he ultimately played the fool by failing to submit fu |






