Eglon als ,,Kälbermann"? Exegetische Beobachtungen zu Jdc 3:12-30

This essay argues against the idea that King Eglon in Judges 3:12-30 should be understood in a negative light in the sense of a,,Kälbermann". Such an interpretation is inherent neither in the king's name nor in the story itself. The story of Ehud and Eglon is fundamentally a hero saga, whi...

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Published in:Vetus Testamentum 2009, Vol.59 (2), p.284-294
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