Judges 3:15

15. Cried unto the Lord History repeats itself, because like causes produce like effects. A second oppression calls forth a second cry.

Left-handed Heb, lamed (margin, shut) in the right hand. The Septuagint reads, αμφοτεροδεξιον , which is well translated in the Vulgate by, who used either hand for a right hand. “The phrase,” says Hervey, “must originally have described an accidental defect; but when we read of seven hundred chosen men of Benjamin all left-handed, (Judges 20:16; 1 Chronicles 12:2,) and skilful slingers, it is obvious that this was no accidental defect, but an acquired art.” The name Benjamin, son of my right hand, seems to have been a misnomer in the case of his numerous left-handed progeny.

A present unto Eglon Either the annual tribute, brought with formality and parade, or a gratuity, to soften the severity of Eglon.