Verse-by-Verse Commentary
Judges 3:4
Verse: And they were to prove Israel by them to know whether they would hearken unto the commandments of the LORD which he commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses English Explanation: This verse establishes that God allowed certain nations to remain in the land as a test for Israel. It was a spiritual examination to see if the new generation would remain faithful to the Mosaic Law or succumb to pagan influences. Urdu Explanation: یہ آیت واضح کرتی ہے کہ خدا نے ان قوموں کو بنی اسرائیل کے درمیان اس لیے رہنے دیا تاکہ ان کا امتحان لیا جا سکے۔ مقصد یہ دیکھنا تھا کہ کیا وہ ان احکامات پر عمل کریں گے جو خدا نے موسیٰ کے ذریعے ان کے آباؤ اجداد کو دیے تھے۔
Judges 3:5
Verse: And the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites Hittites and Amorites and Perizzites and Hivites and Jebusites English Explanation: Instead of conquering and driving out these nations as commanded, the Israelites settled among them. This proximity led to cultural and spiritual compromise. Urdu Explanation: بجائے اس کے کہ بنی اسرائیل ان قوموں کو وہاں سے نکال دیتے، وہ کنعانیوں، حِتیوں، اموریوں، فرزیوں، حویوں اور یبوسیوں کے درمیان بس گئے۔ یہ ان کی پہلی بڑی غلطی تھی جو سمجھوتے کا باعث بنی۔
Judges 3:6
Verse: And they took their daughters to be their wives and gave their daughters to their sons and served their gods English Explanation: Intermarriage was the direct result of living together. By forming family ties with idolaters, the Israelites were led away from the true God to worship pagan deities. Urdu Explanation: انہوں نے ان قوموں کی بیٹیوں سے شادیاں کیں اور اپنی بیٹیاں ان کے بیٹوں کو دیں، اور نتیجتاً ان کے جھوٹے معبودوں کی عبادت کرنے لگے۔ یہ عمل خدا کے حکم کی کھلی خلاف ورزی تھا۔
Judges 3:7
Verse: And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD and forgat the LORD their God and served Baalim and the groves English Explanation: Israel’s spiritual decline led them to forget God and turn to Baalim (local gods) and Asherah poles (the groves). This highlights the cycle of sin where prosperity often led to spiritual amnesia. Urdu Explanation: بنی اسرائیل نے خداوند کی نظر میں بدی کی اور اپنے خدا کو بھول کر بعلیم اور یسیرت کی پرستش کرنے لگے۔ جب انسان خدا کو بھول جاتا ہے، تو وہ گمراہی کے گڑھے میں گر جاتا ہے۔
Judges 3:8
Verse: Therefore the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel and he sold them into the hand of Chushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia and the children of Israel served Chushan-rishathaim eight years English Explanation: Because of their rebellion, God withdrew His protection. They were oppressed by the King of Mesopotamia for eight years, serving as a divine discipline. Urdu Explanation: خداوند کا غصہ اسرائیل پر بھڑکا اور اس نے انہیں مسوپتامیہ کے بادشاہ کوشن رِشتعیم کے قبضے میں دے دیا۔ بنی اسرائیل آٹھ سال تک اس کی غلامی میں رہے۔
Judges 3:9
Verse: And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel who delivered them even Othniel the son of Kenaz Caleb’s younger brother English Explanation: Repentance brings restoration. When Israel cried out, God raised Othniel, Caleb’s nephew/younger brother, as the first Judge to save them. Urdu Explanation: جب بنی اسرائیل نے اپنی مصیبت میں خداوند کو پکارا، تو خدا نے ان کے لیے ایک نجات دہندہ، عتنی ایل بن قنز کو کھڑا کیا، جو کالب کا چھوٹا بھائی تھا۔
Judges 3:10
Verse: And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him and he judged Israel and went out to war and the LORD delivered Chushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand and his hand prevailed against Chushan-rishathaim English Explanation: Othniel’s authority came from the Holy Spirit. He provided both civil leadership and military victory, successfully defeating the Mesopotamian king. Urdu Explanation: خداوند کی روح عتنی ایل پر نازل ہوئی اور اس نے اسرائیل کا انصاف کیا اور جنگ میں فتح حاصل کی۔ خدا نے دشمن کے بادشاہ کو اس کے ہاتھ میں کر دیا اور وہ غالب آیا۔
Judges 3:11
Verse: And the land had rest forty years And Othniel the son of Kenaz died English Explanation: The victory led to a long period of peace (40 years). The cycle concludes with the death of the leader, setting the stage for the next generation’s test. Urdu Explanation: اس فتح کے نتیجے میں ملک میں چالیس سال تک امن رہا۔ اس کے بعد عتنی ایل بن قنز وفات پا گیا۔
Judges 3:12
Verse: And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD English Explanation: After Othniel died, the cycle repeated. God empowered Eglon, King of Moab, as an instrument of judgment against Israel. Urdu Explanation: بنی اسرائیل نے دوبارہ خداوند کی نظر میں بدی کی۔ اس کی وجہ سے خدا نے موآب کے بادشاہ عجلون کو اسرائیل پر غلبہ پانے کے لیے طاقت دی۔
Judges 3:13
Verse: And he gathered unto him the children of Ammon and Amalek and went and smote Israel and possessed the city of palm trees English Explanation: Eglon formed an alliance with Ammon and Amalek. They captured the “city of palm trees” (Jericho), a strategic and symbolic blow to Israel. Urdu Explanation: عجلون نے عمونیوں اور عمالیقیوں کو اپنے ساتھ ملایا اور اسرائیل پر حملہ کر کے “کھجوروں کے شہر” (یریحو) پر قبضہ کر لیا۔
Judges 3:14
Verse: So the children of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab eighteen years English Explanation: This oppression lasted longer than the previous one—18 years—reflecting a deeper level of hardship. Urdu Explanation: بنی اسرائیل اٹھارہ سال تک موآب کے بادشاہ عجلون کی غلامی اور خدمت کرتے رہے۔
Judges 3:15
Verse: But when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD the LORD raised them up a deliverer Ehud the son of Gera a Benjamite a man lefthanded and by him the children of Israel sent a present unto Eglon the king of Moab English Explanation: God answers again, raising Ehud. Being left-handed was a tactical advantage, as guards wouldn’t expect a weapon hidden on his right thigh. Urdu Explanation: جب بنی اسرائیل نے فریاد کی، تو خدا نے ایہود بن گیرا کو نجات دہندہ بنا کر بھیجا۔ ایہود بائیں ہاتھ سے کام کرنے والا (بایاں) شخص تھا، جس نے اسرائیل کی طرف سے عجلون کو تحفہ پیش کیا۔
Judges 3:16
Verse: But Ehud made him a dagger which had two edges of a cubit length and he did gird it under his raiment upon his right thigh English Explanation: Ehud prepared a custom short sword. He concealed it on his right thigh, which was unconventional and allowed him to bypass security. Urdu Explanation: ایہود نے دو دھاری خنجر بنایا جو ایک ہاتھ لمبا تھا اور اسے اپنے دائیں ران پر کپڑوں کے نیچے چھپا لیا تاکہ کوئی اسے دیکھ نہ سکے۔
Judges 3:17
Verse: And he brought the present unto Eglon king of Moab and Eglon was a very fat man English Explanation: This verse notes Eglon’s physical appearance, which becomes relevant to how he is later killed. Urdu Explanation: اس نے موآب کے بادشاہ عجلون کو تحفہ پیش کیا۔ بیان کیا گیا ہے کہ عجلون ایک بہت موٹا آدمی تھا۔
Judges 3:18
Verse: And when he had made an end to offer the present he sent away the people that bare the present English Explanation: After completing the formal tribute ceremony, Ehud dismissed his companions to ensure he could act alone. Urdu Explanation: جب ایہود تحفہ پیش کر چکا، تو اس نے ان لوگوں کو رخصت کر دیا جو تحفہ اٹھا کر لائے تھے۔
Judges 3:19
Verse: But he himself turned again from the quarries that were by Gilgal and said I have a secret errand unto thee O king who said Keep silence And all that stood by him went out from him English Explanation: Ehud returned alone, claiming to have a secret message. Eglon, intrigued and overconfident, cleared the room of all guards. Urdu Explanation: لیکن ایہود خود گِلگال کے بتوں کے پاس سے واپس مڑا اور بادشاہ سے کہا کہ میرے پاس تیرے لیے ایک خفیہ پیغام ہے۔ بادشاہ نے سب کو باہر نکال دیا۔
Judges 3:20
Verse: And Ehud came unto him and he was sitting in a summer parlour which he had for himself alone And Ehud said I have a message from God unto thee And he arose out of his seat English Explanation: In the privacy of the summer chamber, Ehud used the “message from God” as a ruse to get the king to stand up, making him vulnerable. Urdu Explanation: ایہود اس کے پاس گیا جب وہ گرمائی کمرے میں اکیلا بیٹھا تھا۔ ایہود نے کہا “میرے پاس تیرے لیے خدا کا ایک پیغام ہے”۔ یہ سن کر بادشاہ اپنی کرسی سے اٹھ کھڑا ہوا۔
Judges 3:21
Verse: And Ehud put forth his left hand and took the dagger from his right thigh and thrust it into his belly English Explanation: Exploiting his left-handedness, Ehud quickly drew the concealed blade and delivered a fatal blow. Urdu Explanation: ایہود نے اپنا بائیں ہاتھ بڑھایا، دائیں ران سے خنجر نکالا اور اسے بادشاہ کے پیٹ میں گھونپ دیا۔
Judges 3:22
Verse: And the haft also went in after the blade and the fat closed upon the blade so that he could not draw the dagger out of his belly and the dirt came out English Explanation: The force and the king’s obesity caused the entire weapon to be swallowed by the wound, resulting in instant and gruesome death. Urdu Explanation: وار اتنا زوردار تھا کہ دستہ بھی بلیڈ کے ساتھ اندر چلا گیا اور چربی نے خنجر کو ڈھانپ لیا، اور بادشاہ کی نجاست نکل گئی۔
Judges 3:23
Verse: Then Ehud went forth through the porch and shut the doors of the parlour upon him and locked them English Explanation: Ehud calmly escaped through the porch, locking the doors behind him to delay discovery. Urdu Explanation: پھر ایہود برآمدے سے ہوتا ہوا باہر نکل گیا اور کمرے کے دروازے بند کر کے انہیں تالا لگا دیا۔
Judges 3:24
Verse: When he was gone out his servants came and when they saw that behold the doors of the parlour were locked they said Surely he covereth his feet in his summer chamber English Explanation: The servants assumed the king was using the bathroom (“covering his feet”) because the doors were locked, giving Ehud time to escape. Urdu Explanation: جب خادم آئے اور دروازے بند پائے، تو انہوں نے سوچا کہ شاید بادشاہ آرام کر رہا ہے یا رفع حاجت میں مصروف ہے، اس لیے وہ اندر نہیں گئے۔
Judges 3:25
Verse: And they tarried till they were ashamed and behold he opened not the doors of the parlour therefore they took a key and opened them and behold their lord was fallen down dead on the earth English Explanation: Their delay turned from patience to embarrassment and then fear. Upon opening the door, they found their king dead. Urdu Explanation: وہ کافی دیر انتظار کرتے رہے یہاں تک کہ گھبرا گئے۔ آخرکار انہوں نے چابی سے دروازہ کھولا تو دیکھا کہ ان کا آقا زمین پر مرا پڑا ہے۔
Judges 3:26
Verse: And Ehud escaped while they tarried and passed beyond the quarries and escaped unto Seirath English Explanation: While the servants waited, Ehud safely bypassed the idols (quarries) and reached Seirah. Urdu Explanation: جب تک وہ انتظار کر رہے تھے، ایہود بھاگ نکلا اور بتوں (پتھر کی کانوں) سے گزر کر سعیرات میں پناہ لی۔
Judges 3:27
Verse: 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 English Explanation: Ehud signaled the call to arms. The Israelites rallied behind him, descending from the mountains to take back their land. Urdu Explanation: وہاں پہنچ کر اس نے افرائیم کے پہاڑی علاقے میں نرسنگا پھونکا، اور بنی اسرائیل اس کی قیادت میں پہاڑ سے نیچے اتر آئے۔
Judges 3:28
Verse: And he said unto them Follow after me for the LORD hath delivered your enemies the Moabites into your hand And they went down after him and took the fords of Jordan toward Moab and suffered not a man to pass over English Explanation: Ehud led them to seize the crossing points of the Jordan River, cutting off the Moabites’ escape and ensuring a total victory. Urdu Explanation: اس نے ان سے کہا “میرے پیچھے آؤ، کیونکہ خداوند نے تمہارے دشمنوں کو تمہارے ہاتھ میں کر دیا ہے”۔ انہوں نے یردن کے گھاٹوں پر قبضہ کر لیا اور کسی موآبی کو پار نہ ہونے دیا۔