Judges 3:17
“He offered the tribute to Eglon king of Moab. Now Eglon was a very fat man.”
What does Judges 3:17 mean?
Ehud, an Israelite leader, approaches the Moabite king Eglon with what appears to be a tribute payment, but he's actually there to free his people from oppression. The detail about Eglon's weight seems small, but it's crucial to understanding what happens next: the king's physical condition will play directly into Ehud's plan for deliverance. This verse sets up a moment where God works through human courage and even cunning to rescue people from captivity, reminding us that freedom sometimes comes through unexpected means.