Shamgar
Israel's Judge and Conqueror of the Philistines
Aussi appelé : Shamgar
Shamgar, son of Anath, was one of Israel's judges mentioned briefly in the Book of Judges. He is known for killing 600 Philistines with an ox goad, thereby saving Israel from Philistine oppression. He is one of the so-called "minor judges" who are only mentioned briefly in the Bible.
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Shamgar Kills 600 Philistines
Shamgar, son of Anath, struck down 600 Philistines with an ox goad and saved Israel from their enemies.
Mentioned in the Song of Deborah
In the song of praise by Deborah and Barak, Shamgar's time is mentioned as a period when the roads lay deserted and travelers had to take detours, illustrating the difficult situation in Israel before Deborah emerged.
Shamgar Succeeds Ehud as Judge
Shamgar emerged as judge after Ehud, who had delivered Israel from the oppression of the Moabites. Shamgar continued the work of protecting Israel from hostile nations.
An unusual hero with a simple weapon
Shamgar did not use a traditional military weapon, but an ox goad – a farming tool – to defeat the Philistines, showing that God can use simple means for great victories.