# called out to Yahweh

Here this means to shout or speak loudly to someone far away. It can also mean to ask someone for help, especially God.

# raised up someone

Yahweh appointing someone to do a special service for him is spoken of as if he raised or lifted up the person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# Ehud ... Gera

These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# left-handed

Ehud was better able to hold a sword with his left hand.