Judges 3:20
“Ehud came to him; and he was sitting by himself alone in the cool upper room. Ehud said, “I have a message from God to you.” He arose out of his seat.”
What does Judges 3:20 mean?
Ehud is about to deliver a message to Eglon, the king of Moab who has been oppressing Israel. The "cool upper room" suggests a private, secluded space, which makes what happens next possible. When Ehud announces he has a word from God, the king respectfully stands, understanding the gravity of a divine message. This moment shows how seriously ancient kings took claims of speaking for God, and it sets up the dramatic turning point in Israel's struggle for freedom from oppression.