It is used elsewhere of fattened cows (Genesis 41:4, Genesis 41:20), oxen (1 Kings 5:3), animals (Ezekiel 34:3), and sheep (Ezekiel 34:20). Eglon is presented as a fattened calf going to the slaughter.
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It is used elsewhere of fattened cows (Genesis 41:4, Genesis 41:20), oxen (1 Kings 5:3), animals (Ezekiel 34:3), and sheep (Ezekiel 34:20). Eglon is presented as a fattened calf going to the slaughter.
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17 And he presented the tribute to Eglon king of Moab. Now Eglon was a very fat man.