Eglon (king)

According to the Book of Judges, Eglon (Hebrew: עֶגְלוֹן 'Eglon) was a king of Moab who oppressed Israel.

Eglon
Depiction of the assassination of King Eglon by Israelite Judge Ehud, Speculum Humanae Salvationis, 1360.
In-universe information
TitleKing of Moab
AffiliationAmmon and Amalek
FamilyBalak (grandfather)
Birth placeKingdom of Moab
Death placeKingdom of Moab

No archaeological evidence has been discovered to prove his existence, though some possible candidates for his palace exist.

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