Eglon (king)

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

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

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