Ehud

Ehud is a Hebrew name that appears in the Hebrew Bible, notably as the name of a judge of the Israelites and a king of the Kingdom of Judah. The name Ehud (עֵהוּד) is often translated as "united" or "praised" in Hebrew. In the context of the Bible, Ehud ben-Gera is known for his role as a judge who delivered the Israelites from Moabite oppression (Book of Judges, Chapter 3). Later, Ehud, also spelled Ahaziah in some translations, was a king of Judah whose reign is described in the Books of Kings. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, including Arabic (أيهود, transliterated as Eihud), and has been adopted as a given name in several countries, particularly among Jewish communities.