# #216 | Shoftim ch.3 - The "Spirit of God", and a Perfect Murder

From **The Tanakh Podcast: R Alex Israel** by R Alex Israel.

- **Published:** Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:41:01 GMT
- **Duration:** 00:11:39
- **Books:** Deuteronomy
- **Parsha:** Shoftim
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<p>Two invasions, two victories. This Chapter tells us the victories of Otniel ben Kenaz over Kushan; and Ehud Ben Gera&#39;s dazzling assassination of Eglon, King of Moav - in what might be &quot;the perfect murder&quot;.</p><p><br></p>