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There I will give you victory over him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And I will draw out Sisera, the general of Jabin’s army, to meet you by the river Kishon with his chariots and his troops, and I will give him into your hand’?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I will draw out Sisera the commander of Jabin’s army, his chariots, and his troops to the River Kishon, and I will deliver him into your hand.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And I will draw unto thee to the river Kishon Sisera, the captain of Jabin's army, with his chariots and his multitude; and I will deliver him into thine hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and against you I will deploy Sisera, the commander of Jabin’s army, with his chariots and his multitude at the River Kishon; and I will deliver him into your hand’?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will draw out to you Sisera, the commander of Jabin’s army, with his chariots and his many <i>troops</i> to the river Kishon, and I will hand him over to you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I will draw out to you Sisera, the commander of Jabin&#8217s army, with his chariots and his many troops to the river Kishon, and I will give him into your hand.&#8217&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘And I will draw out to you Sisera, the commander of Jabin’s army, with his chariots and his many <i>troops</i> to the river Kishon; and I will give him into your hand.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And I will draw out to you Sisera, the commander of Jabin’s army, with his chariots and his many <i>troops</i> to the river Kishon, and I will give him into your hand.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I will draw out Sisera, the commander of Jabin’s army, with his chariots and his infantry to meet you at the river Kishon, and I will hand him over to you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then I will lure Sisera commander of Jabin’s army, his chariots, and his infantry at the Wadi Kishon to fight against you, and I will hand him over to you.’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then I will lure Sisera commander of Jabin&#8217s forces, his chariots, and his army at the Wadi Kishon to fight against you, and I will hand him over to you.&#8217&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And I will draw unto thee, to the river Kishon, Sisera, the captain of Jabin's army, with his chariots and his multitude; and I will deliver him into thy hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD will trick Sisera into coming out to fight you at the Kishon River. Sisera will be leading King Jabin's army as usual, and they will have their chariots, but the LORD has promised to help you defeat them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And I will draw unto thee to the river Kishon Sisera, the captain of Jabin's army, with his chariots and his multitude; and I will deliver him into thine hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I will lead Sisera (the commander of Jabin's army), his chariots, and troops to you at the Kishon River. I will hand him over to you.'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I will bring Sisera, the commander of Jabin's army, to fight you at the Kishon River. He will have his chariots and soldiers, but I will give you victory over him.'" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I will draw out Sisera, the commanding officer of Jabin's army, along with his chariots and troops, to the Kishon River, where I will drop him right into your hands.'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I will draw out Sisera the commander of Jabin?s army, his chariots, and his troops to the River Kishon, and I will deliver him into your hand.??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I will bring Sisera, the general of Jabin's army, to you at the Kishon River, along with his chariots and huge army. I will hand him over to you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I will draw to you, to the river Kishon, Sisera, the captain of Jabin's army, with his chariots and his multitude; and I will deliver him into your hand.'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And I will draw to thee, to the river Kishon, Sisera the captain of Jabin's army, with his chariots and his multitude; and I will deliver him into thy hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I will draw to you, to the river Kishon, Sisera, the captain of Jabin’s army, with his chariots and his multitude; and I will deliver him into your hand.’” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and I have drawn to you, to the Brook of Kishon, Sisera, head of the host of Jabin, and his chariot, and his multitude, and have given him into your hand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and I have drawn unto thee, unto the brook Kishon, Sisera, head of the host of Jabin, and his chariot, and his multitude, and have given him into thy hand.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I drew to thee to the torrent Kishon, Sisera, captain of Jabin's army, and his chariots and his multitude; and I gave him into thy hand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And I will bring unto thee in the place of the torrent Cison, Sisara the general of Jabin's army, and his chariots, and all his multitude, and will deliver them into thy hand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then I will lead to you, at the place of the torrent Kishon, Sisera, the leader of the army of Jabin, with his chariots and the entire multitude. And I will deliver them into your hand.’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I will draw Sisera, the general of Jabin’s army, out to you at the Wadi Kishon, together with his chariots and troops, and I will deliver them into your power.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I will draw out Sisera, the general of Jabin’s army, to meet you by the Wadi Kishon with his chariots and his troops; and I will give him into your hand.’”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And let them come with you to the river Kishon against Sisera, the general of Nabin's army, and against his chariots, and against his forces; and I will deliver him into your hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they shall come with you to the valley of Qishon against Sisra the General of the army of Nabin and against his chariots and against his army and I shall deliver him into your hands?’”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And I will draw unto thee to the brook Kishon Sisera, the captain of Jabin's army, with his chariots and his multitude; and I will deliver him into thy hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I will bring to thee to the torrent of Kison Sisara the captain of the host of Jabin, and his chariots, and his multitude, and I will deliver them into thine hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/4-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=980" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/judges/4.htm">Deborah and Barak</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>She summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, “Surely the LORD, the God of Israel, is commanding you: ‘Go and march to Mount Tabor, taking with you ten thousand men of Naphtali and Zebulun. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4900.htm" title="4900: ū·mā·šaḵ·tî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To draw, drag. A primitive root; to draw, used in a great variety of applications.">And I will draw out</a> <a href="/hebrew/5516.htm" title="5516: sî·sə·rā (N-proper-ms) -- Sisera, the name of a Canaanitish king and of one of the Nethinim.">Sisera</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar- (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the commander</a> <a href="/hebrew/2985.htm" title="2985: yā·ḇîn (N-proper-ms) -- One who is intelligent, two Canaanite kings. From biyn; intelligent; Jabin, the name of two Canaanitish kings.">of Jabin’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā (N-csc) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">army,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7393.htm" title="7393: riḵ·bōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From rakab; a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. The upper millstone.">his chariots,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1995.htm" title="1995: hă·mō·w·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A sound, murmur, roar, crowd, abundance. Or hamon; from hamah; a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth.">and his troops</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5158.htm" title="5158: na·ḥal (N-msc) -- Or nachlah; or nachalah; from nachal in its original sense; a stream, especially a winter torrent; a valley; also a shaft.">the River</a> <a href="/hebrew/7028.htm" title="7028: qî·šō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A wadi in the plain of Megiddo. From qowsh; winding; Kishon, a river of Palestine.">Kishon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: ū·nə·ṯat·tî·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs:: 3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and I will deliver him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏe·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">into your hand.’”</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>Barak said to her, “If you will go with me, I will go; but if you will not go with me, I will not go.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13-14</a></span><br />But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/10-10.htm">Joshua 10:10-12</a></span><br />And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah. / As they fled before Israel along the descent from Beth-horon to Azekah, the LORD cast down on them large hailstones from the sky, and more of them were killed by the hailstones than by the swords of the Israelites. / On the day that the LORD gave the Amorites over to the Israelites, Joshua spoke to the LORD in the presence of Israel: “O sun, stand still over Gibeon, O moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/83-9.htm">Psalm 83:9-10</a></span><br />Do to them as You did to Midian, as to Sisera and Jabin at the River Kishon, / who perished at Endor and became like dung on the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-11.htm">1 Samuel 12:11</a></span><br />So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a></span><br />And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10-13</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4</a></span><br />For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15-17</a></span><br />And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God. / Tomorrow you are to march down against them. You will see them coming up the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley facing the Wilderness of Jeruel. / You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/44-3.htm">Psalm 44:3-7</a></span><br />For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them. / You are my King, O God, who ordains victories for Jacob. / Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-1.htm">Isaiah 45:1-3</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: / “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. / I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/11-6.htm">Joshua 11:6-8</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for by this time tomorrow I will deliver all of them slain before Israel. You are to hamstring their horses and burn up their chariots.” / So by the waters of Merom, Joshua and his whole army came upon them suddenly and attacked them, / and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who struck them down and pursued them all the way to Greater Sidon and Misrephoth-maim, and eastward as far as the Valley of Mizpeh. They struck them down, leaving no survivors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-35.htm">2 Kings 19:35</a></span><br />And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a></span><br />So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And I will draw to you to the river Kishon Sisera, the captain of Jabin's army, with his chariots and his multitude; and I will deliver him into your hand.</p><p class="hdg">and I</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/14-4.htm">Exodus 14:4</a></b></br> And I will harden Pharaoh's heart, that he shall follow after them; and I will be honoured upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host; that the Egyptians may know that I <i>am</i> the LORD. And they did so.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/11-20.htm">Joshua 11:20</a></b></br> For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts, that they should come against Israel in battle, that he might destroy them utterly, <i>and</i> that they might have no favour, but that he might destroy them, as the LORD commanded Moses.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/38-10.htm">Ezekiel 38:10-16</a></b></br> Thus saith the Lord GOD; It shall also come to pass, <i>that</i> at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought: … </p><p class="hdg">Kishon</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/5-21.htm">Judges 5:21</a></b></br> The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/18-40.htm">1 Kings 18:40</a></b></br> And Elijah said unto them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon, and slew them there.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/83-9.htm">Psalm 83:9,10</a></b></br> Do unto them as <i>unto</i> the Midianites; as <i>to</i> Sisera, as <i>to</i> Jabin, at the brook of Kison: … </p><p class="hdg">deliver</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/4-14.htm">Judges 4:14</a></b></br> And Deborah said unto Barak, Up; for this <i>is</i> the day in which the LORD hath delivered Sisera into thine hand: is not the LORD gone out before thee? So Barak went down from mount Tabor, and ten thousand men after him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/21-13.htm">Exodus 21:13</a></b></br> And if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver <i>him</i> into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/8-7.htm">Joshua 8:7</a></b></br> Then ye shall rise up from the ambush, and seize upon the city: for the LORD your God will deliver it into your hand.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/4-2.htm">Army</a> <a href="/joshua/19-11.htm">Brook</a> <a href="/judges/4-2.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/joshua/24-6.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/judges/4-3.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/judges/4-2.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/judges/4-6.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/judges/3-22.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/judges/4-2.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/4-2.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/joshua/22-14.htm">Head</a> <a href="/judges/4-2.htm">Host</a> <a href="/judges/4-2.htm">Jabin</a> <a href="/joshua/21-28.htm">Kishon</a> <a href="/amos/3-5.htm">Lure</a> <a href="/joshua/17-10.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/joshua/11-4.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/joshua/24-15.htm">River</a> <a href="/judges/4-2.htm">Sisera</a> <a href="/judges/4-2.htm">Sis'era</a> <a href="/joshua/11-4.htm">Troops</a> <a href="/judges/4-3.htm">War-Carriages</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/4-15.htm">Army</a> <a href="/judges/4-13.htm">Brook</a> <a href="/judges/11-6.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/judges/4-15.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/judges/4-13.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/judges/11-6.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/judges/6-9.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/judges/8-20.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/judges/8-20.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/judges/4-9.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/4-9.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/judges/5-26.htm">Head</a> <a href="/judges/4-15.htm">Host</a> <a href="/judges/4-17.htm">Jabin</a> <a href="/judges/4-13.htm">Kishon</a> <a href="/amos/3-5.htm">Lure</a> <a href="/judges/4-18.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/judges/6-5.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/judges/4-13.htm">River</a> <a href="/judges/4-9.htm">Sisera</a> <a href="/judges/4-9.htm">Sis'era</a> <a href="/judges/4-16.htm">Troops</a> <a href="/judges/4-13.htm">War-Carriages</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/4-1.htm">Deborah and Barak deliver them from Jabin and Sisera</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/4-17.htm">Jael kills Sisera</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And I will draw out Sisera the commander of Jabin’s army</b><br>This phrase indicates divine intervention in the battle strategy. Sisera was a formidable military leader under King Jabin of Canaan, known for his oppressive rule over Israel. The mention of "drawing out" suggests a strategic maneuver orchestrated by God, emphasizing His sovereignty and control over the events. This reflects the biblical theme of God using unlikely means to achieve His purposes, as seen in other instances like the story of Gideon (Judges 7).<p><b>his chariots, and his troops</b><br>The reference to chariots highlights the military superiority of the Canaanites, as they possessed 900 iron chariots (<a href="/judges/4-3.htm">Judges 4:3</a>), a significant technological advantage over the Israelites. Chariots were the tanks of the ancient world, symbolizing strength and power. This sets the stage for a miraculous victory, as Israel, lacking such resources, would need divine intervention to overcome this formidable force. This mirrors other biblical narratives where God delivers His people against overwhelming odds, such as the crossing of the Red Sea (Exodus 14).<p><b>to the River Kishon</b><br>The River Kishon is a significant geographical feature in the Jezreel Valley, known for its seasonal flooding. This location plays a crucial role in the battle's outcome, as the river's flooding would render Sisera's chariots ineffective, turning their advantage into a liability. This demonstrates God's control over nature and His ability to use it to fulfill His purposes, reminiscent of the plagues in Egypt (Exodus 7-12).<p><b>and I will deliver him into your hand.’”</b><br>This promise of deliverance underscores the theme of divine salvation and victory. It assures Israel of God's faithfulness to His covenant people, despite their previous disobedience. The phrase "into your hand" signifies complete victory and control, a common biblical expression of triumph (<a href="/joshua/10-8.htm">Joshua 10:8</a>). This foreshadows the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ, who secures victory over sin and death for believers (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/sisera.htm">Sisera</a></b><br>The commander of Jabin's army, representing the oppressive force against Israel. His defeat is central to the account of <a href="/bsb/judges/4.htm">Judges 4</a>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jabin.htm">Jabin</a></b><br>The king of Canaan who oppressed the Israelites. His reign symbolizes the challenges and trials faced by the Israelites due to their disobedience to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/barak.htm">Barak</a></b><br>The Israelite military leader called by God through Deborah to lead the charge against Sisera. His faith and obedience are tested in this account.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/deborah.htm">Deborah</a></b><br>A prophetess and judge of Israel who delivers God's message to Barak. Her role highlights the importance of spiritual leadership and guidance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/river_kishon.htm">River Kishon</a></b><br>The location where God promises to deliver Sisera into Barak's hands. It serves as the setting for God's intervention and victory for Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_deliverance.htm">God's Sovereignty in Deliverance</a></b><br>God orchestrates events and uses unlikely leaders to accomplish His purposes. Trust in His plan even when circumstances seem daunting.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_and_obedience.htm">The Role of Faith and Obedience</a></b><br>Barak's account teaches us the importance of stepping out in faith and obedience to God's call, even when we feel inadequate.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_leadership.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Leadership</a></b><br>Deborah's role as a prophetess and judge underscores the value of seeking and heeding godly counsel and leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_power_over_earthly_forces.htm">God's Power Over Earthly Forces</a></b><br>The defeat of Sisera's chariots at the River Kishon reminds us that no earthly power can stand against God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/victory_through_god's_intervention.htm">Victory Through God's Intervention</a></b><br>The account encourages believers to rely on God's intervention for victory in spiritual battles, trusting that He will deliver us in His timing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_deborah_and_barak_biblically.htm">Who were Deborah and Barak in biblical history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_sisera_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Sisera in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_judges_4_14-15_myth_or_history.htm">Judges 4:14-15 credits God with routing Sisera's army--does this imply mythological embellishment rather than a purely historical account?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_900_iron_chariots_plausible_then.htm">Judges 4:2 mentions 900 iron chariots--how historically plausible is this for that era and region?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">To the river Kishon.</span>--This word rendered "river" is <span class= "ital">nachal, </span>which means rather "a torrent-bed" or "water-course," the Arabic <span class= "ital">wady, </span>the Italian <span class= "ital">fiumara--</span>such as the bed of the Kedron and the Rhinocolura. (LXX. <span class= "ital">cheimarrous, </span>Vulg. <span class= "ital">torrens.</span>) The river is always prominently mentioned in connection with this great victory (<a href="/psalms/83-9.htm" title="Do to them as to the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison:">Psalm 83:9</a>), because the overwhelming defeat of Canaan was due in great measure to the providential swelling of the torrent-waters, which turned its banks into a morass and rendered the iron chariots worse than useless. It contributed in the same way to the defeat of the Turks in the battle of Mount Tabor, April, 1799. The river is now called the Mukatta, <span class= "ital">i.e., "</span>the river of slaughter." It rises partly in Mount Tabor and flows into the Bay of Acre, under Mount Carmel. (Comp. <a href="/1_kings/18-40.htm" title="And Elijah said to them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon, and slew them there.">1Kings 18:40</a>.) The plain of Jezreel (Esdraelon), through which it flows, has been in all ages the battle-field of Palestine.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/4-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And I will draw out</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמָשַׁכְתִּ֨י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mā·šaḵ·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4900.htm">Strong's 4900: </a> </span><span class="str2">To draw, drag</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Sisera</span><br /><span class="heb">סִֽיסְרָא֙</span> <span class="translit">(sî·sə·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5516.htm">Strong's 5516: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sisera -- a general of the king of Hazor, also the father of some returning exiles</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the commander</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂר־</span> <span class="translit">(śar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jabin’s</span><br /><span class="heb">יָבִ֔ין</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḇîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2985.htm">Strong's 2985: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jabin -- 'one who is intelligent', two Canaanite kings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">army,</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his chariots,</span><br /><span class="heb">רִכְבּ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(riḵ·bōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7393.htm">Strong's 7393: </a> </span><span class="str2">A vehicle, a team, cavalry, a rider, the upper millstone</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his troops</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲמוֹנ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(hă·mō·w·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1995.htm">Strong's 1995: </a> </span><span class="str2">A noise, tumult, crowd, disquietude, wealth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלֶ֜יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·le·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the River</span><br /><span class="heb">נַ֣חַל</span> <span class="translit">(na·ḥal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5158.htm">Strong's 5158: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Kishon,</span><br /><span class="heb">קִישׁ֗וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(qî·šō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7028.htm">Strong's 7028: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kishon -- a wadi in the plain of Megiddo</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and I will deliver him</span><br /><span class="heb">וּנְתַתִּ֖יהוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·nə·ṯat·tî·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into your hands.’”</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיָדֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yā·ḏe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/4-7.htm">Judges 4:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/4-7.htm">Judges 4:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/4-7.htm">Judges 4:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/4-7.htm">Judges 4:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/4-7.htm">Judges 4:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/4-7.htm">Judges 4:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/4-7.htm">Judges 4:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/4-7.htm">Judges 4:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/4-7.htm">Judges 4:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/4-7.htm">Judges 4:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/4-7.htm">OT History: Judges 4:7 I will draw to you to (Jd Judg. 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