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And Dan, why did he linger by the ships? Asher remained on the coast and stayed in his coves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Gilead remained east of the Jordan. And why did Dan stay home? Asher sat unmoved at the seashore, remaining in his harbors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Gilead stayed beyond the Jordan; and Dan, why did he stay with the ships? Asher sat still at the coast of the sea, staying by his landings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Gilead abode beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships? Asher continued on the sea shore, and abode in his breaches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Gilead stayed beyond the Jordan, And why did Dan remain on ships? Asher continued at the seashore, And stayed by his inlets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Gilead remained across the Jordan; And why did Dan stay on ships? Asher sat at the seashore, And remained by its landings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Gilead remained across the Jordan; And why did Dan stay in ships? Asher sat at the seashore, And remained by its landings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Gilead remained across the Jordan; And why did Dan stay in ships? Asher sat at the seashore, And remained by its landings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Gilead dwelt across the Jordan; And why did Dan stay in ships? Asher sat at the seashore, And dwelt by its landings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Gilead remained beyond the Jordan; And why did Dan live as an alien on ships? Asher sat [still] on the seacoast, And remained by its landings. [These did not come to battle for God’s people.]<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger at the ships? Asher remained at the seashore and stayed in his harbors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger at the ships? Asher remained at the seashore and stayed in his harbors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Gilead abode beyond the Jordan: And Dan, why did he remain in ships? Asher sat still at the haven of the sea, And abode by his creeks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The people of Gilead stayed across the Jordan. Why did the tribe of Dan remain on their ships and the tribe of Asher stay along the coast near the harbors? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Gilead abode beyond Jordan: and Dan, why did he remain in ships? Asher sat still at the haven of the sea, and abode by his creeks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Gilead remained east of the Jordan River. And Dan... Why did he stay by the ships? Asher sat on the seashore and remained along the inlets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The tribe of Gad stayed east of the Jordan, and the tribe of Dan remained by the ships. The tribe of Asher stayed by the seacoast; they remained along the shore. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The tribe of Gilead remained on the other side of the Jordan River. As for the tribe of Dan, why did they stay on board their ships? The tribe of Asher sat by the seashore and remained near its harbors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Gilead stayed put beyond the Jordan River. As for Dan--why did he seek temporary employment in the shipyards? Asher remained on the seacoast, he stayed by his harbors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Gilead lived beyond the Jordan. Why did Dan remain in ships? Asher sat still at the haven of the sea, and lived by his harbors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Gilead abode beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships? Asher continued on the sea-shore, and abode in his breaches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Gilead lived beyond the Jordan. Why did Dan remain in ships? Asher sat still at the haven of the sea, and lived by his creeks. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Gilead dwelt beyond the Jordan, "" And why does Dan sojourn [in] ships? Asher has abided at the haven of the seas, "" And dwells by his creeks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Gilead beyond the Jordan did tabernacle, And Dan -- why doth he sojourn in ships? Asher hath abode at the haven of the seas, And by his creeks doth tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In Gilead beyond Jordan he dwelt; And Dan, wherefore will he sojourn in ships? Asher will dwell by the shore of the seas, And upon his harbors will he dwell.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Galaad rested beyond the Jordan, and Dan applied himself to ships: Aser dwelt on the sea shore, and abode in the havens. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Gilead rested beyond the Jordan, and Dan was occupied with ships. Asher was living on the shore of the sea, and dwelling in the ports.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Gilead stayed beyond the Jordan; Why did Dan spend his time in ships? Asher remained along the shore, he stayed in his havens. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Gilead stayed beyond the Jordan; and Dan, why did he abide with the ships? Asher sat still at the coast of the sea, settling down by his landings.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Gad abode beyond the Jordan; and Dan brought ships to the harbor; Asher dwelt on the sea shore, and remained in its harbors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Gad camped at the crossing of Jordan, and Dan drove ships to the harbor. Ashir dwelt on the shore of the sea and upon its strait he shall dwell<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Gilead abode beyond the Jordan; And Dan, why doth he sojourn by the ships? Asher dwelt at the shore of the sea, And abideth by its bays.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Galaad <i>is</i> on the other side of Jordan where he pitched his tents; and why does Dan remain in ships? Aser sat down on the sea-coasts, and he will tabernacle at his ports.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/5-17.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=1331" 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/5.htm">The Song of Deborah and Barak</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>Why did you sit among the sheepfolds to hear the whistling for the flocks? In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1568.htm" title="1568: gil·‘āḏ (N-proper-fs) -- Probably from Gal'ed; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites.">Gilead</a> <a href="/hebrew/7931.htm" title="7931: šā·ḵên (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root (by transmission) to shakab through the idea of lodging; compare cikluwth, shakam); to reside or permanently stay.">remained</a> <a href="/hebrew/5676.htm" title="5676: bə·‘ê·ḇer (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Region across or beyond, side. From abar; properly, a region across; but used only adverbially on the opposite side.">beyond</a> <a href="/hebrew/3383.htm" title="3383: hay·yar·dên (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- The principal river of Pal. From yarad; a descender; Jarden, the principal river of Palestine.">the Jordan.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1835.htm" title="1835: wə·ḏān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Judge, a son of Jacob, also his desc. and their territory, also a place in N. Isr. ">Dan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: lām·māh (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">why</a> <a href="/hebrew/1481.htm" title="1481: yā·ḡūr (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to turn aside from the road, i.e. Sojourn; also to shrink, fear; also to gather for hostility.">did you linger</a> <a href="/hebrew/591.htm" title="591: ’o·nî·yō·wṯ (N-fp) -- A ship. Feminine of 'oniy; a ship.">by the ships?</a> <a href="/hebrew/836.htm" title="836: ’ā·šêr (N-proper-ms) -- From 'ashar, happy; Asher, a son of Jacob, and the tribe descended from him, with its territory; also a place in Palestine.">Asher</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yā·šaḇ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">stayed</a> <a href="/hebrew/2348.htm" title="2348: lə·ḥō·wp̄ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Shore, coast. From an unused root meaning to cover; a cove.">at the coast</a> <a href="/hebrew/3220.htm" title="3220: yam·mîm (N-mp) -- A sea or large body of water; specifically, the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7931.htm" title="7931: yiš·kō·wn (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root (by transmission) to shakab through the idea of lodging; compare cikluwth, shakam); to reside or permanently stay.">and remained</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/4664.htm" title="4664: mip̄·rā·ṣāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Landing place. From parats; a break, i.e. A haven.">his harbors.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield.…<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="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-29.htm">Joshua 19:29</a></span><br />The border then turned back toward Ramah as far as the fortified city of Tyre, turned toward Hosah, and came out at the Sea in the region of Achzib,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-46.htm">Joshua 19:46</a></span><br />Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, including the territory across from Joppa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">1 Kings 9:26</a></span><br />King Solomon also assembled a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth in Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/27-3.htm">Ezekiel 27:3</a></span><br />Tell Tyre, who dwells at the gateway to the sea, merchant of the peoples on many coasts, that this is what the Lord GOD says: You have said, O Tyre, ‘I am perfect in beauty.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/27-8.htm">Ezekiel 27:8</a></span><br />The men of Sidon and Arvad were your oarsmen. Your men of skill, O Tyre, were there as your captains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/27-9.htm">Ezekiel 27:9</a></span><br />The elders of Gebal were aboard as shipwrights, repairing your leaks. All the ships of the sea and their sailors came alongside to barter for your merchandise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/23-1.htm">Isaiah 23:1</a></span><br />This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/23-10.htm">Isaiah 23:10</a></span><br />Cultivate your land like the Nile, O Daughter of Tarshish; there is no longer a harbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/49-23.htm">Jeremiah 49:23</a></span><br />Concerning Damascus: “Hamath and Arpad are put to shame, for they have heard a bad report; they are agitated like the sea; their anxiety cannot be calmed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-21.htm">Matthew 11:21</a></span><br />“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-8.htm">Mark 3:8</a></span><br />Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Luke 6:17</a></span><br />Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-1.htm">John 6:1</a></span><br />After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias).</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Gilead stayed beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships? Asher continued on the sea shore, and stayed in his breaches.</p><p class="hdg">Gilead</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/13-25.htm">Joshua 13:25,31</a></b></br> And their coast was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the children of Ammon, unto Aroer that <i>is</i> before Rabbah; … </p><p class="hdg">Asher</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-24.htm">Joshua 19:24-31</a></b></br> And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families… </p><p class="hdg">sea shore.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/18-5.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/numbers/31-23.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/judges/5-16.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/judges/1-32.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/amos/9-11.htm">Breaches</a> <a href="/judges/1-36.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/judges/1-29.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/judges/1-34.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/judges/4-5.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/judges/4-16.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Haven</a> <a href="/judges/3-28.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/judges/5-6.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/judges/4-5.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/joshua/24-7.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/exodus/14-30.htm">Sea's</a> <a href="/joshua/11-4.htm">Seashore</a> <a href="/joshua/11-4.htm">Sea-Shore</a> <a href="/nahum/3-17.htm">Settling</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-68.htm">Ships</a> <a href="/joshua/15-12.htm">Shore</a> <a href="/numbers/15-14.htm">Sojourn</a> <a href="/judges/3-26.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/6-18.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/judges/19-4.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/judges/11-17.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/judges/6-35.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-27.htm">Breaches</a> <a href="/judges/11-20.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/judges/14-17.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/judges/13-25.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/judges/8-11.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/judges/7-17.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/psalms/107-30.htm">Haven</a> <a href="/judges/6-33.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/judges/8-19.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/judges/6-11.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/judges/7-12.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/exodus/14-30.htm">Sea's</a> <a href="/judges/7-12.htm">Seashore</a> <a href="/judges/7-12.htm">Sea-Shore</a> <a href="/psalms/65-10.htm">Settling</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">Ships</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-5.htm">Shore</a> <a href="/judges/17-8.htm">Sojourn</a> <a href="/judges/9-43.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/5-1.htm">The Song of Deborah and Barak</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/5.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/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Gilead remained beyond the Jordan.</b><br>Gilead refers to a region east of the Jordan River, often associated with the tribes of Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh. This phrase indicates that these tribes did not participate in the battle against Sisera, choosing instead to stay in their territory. Historically, the area of Gilead was known for its balm, a valuable commodity, suggesting a focus on trade and economic stability over military engagement. The decision to remain "beyond the Jordan" highlights a division among the Israelite tribes, reflecting a lack of unity during the time of the Judges. This division can be seen as a recurring theme in Israel's history, where geographical and tribal loyalties sometimes took precedence over national unity.<p><b>Dan, why did you linger by the ships?</b><br>The tribe of Dan was originally allocated land in the central coastal region of Israel, but due to pressure from the Philistines, they later migrated northward. The mention of "lingering by the ships" suggests a preoccupation with maritime activities or trade, possibly indicating a reluctance to engage in the inland conflict. This phrase underscores the challenges faced by the tribe of Dan, who struggled to secure their inheritance and often found themselves in conflict with surrounding peoples. The rhetorical question implies a critique of their priorities, as they chose economic pursuits over joining their fellow Israelites in battle. This can be seen as a reflection of the broader theme of Israel's struggle to fully possess the land and remain faithful to their covenantal responsibilities.<p><b>Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.</b><br>The tribe of Asher was located along the northern coast of Israel, an area known for its fertile land and access to the Mediterranean Sea. By "staying at the coast," Asher is depicted as choosing the comfort and security of their established settlements over participating in the conflict. The mention of "harbors" suggests a focus on trade and economic prosperity, similar to Dan. This decision reflects the challenges of tribalism and the temptation to prioritize local interests over national concerns. The coastal location of Asher also made them more susceptible to influence from neighboring Canaanite cities, which may have contributed to their reluctance to engage in the battle. This highlights the ongoing struggle for Israel to maintain its distinct identity amidst surrounding cultures.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/gilead.htm">Gilead</a></b><br>A region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and rugged terrain. In this context, it represents the tribes of Reuben and Gad, who chose to settle there rather than join the battle.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/dan.htm">Dan</a></b><br>One of the tribes of Israel, originally allocated land in the central coastal region. Here, they are criticized for staying with their ships instead of joining the fight.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/asher.htm">Asher</a></b><br>Another tribe of Israel, located along the northern coast. They are noted for remaining in their harbors, indicating a lack of participation in the battle.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jordan_river.htm">The Jordan River</a></b><br>A significant geographical and spiritual boundary in Israel, often symbolizing a division between commitment and complacency.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_battle.htm">The Battle</a></b><br>The context of this verse is the Song of Deborah, celebrating the victory over the Canaanite king Jabin and his commander Sisera. The tribes' participation or lack thereof is highlighted.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_call.htm">Commitment to God's Call</a></b><br>The tribes' reluctance to join the battle serves as a reminder of the importance of responding to God's call with action, not excuses.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a></b><br>Just as the tribes were expected to unite against a common enemy, Christians are called to work together in spiritual battles, supporting one another in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_complacency.htm">Avoiding Complacency</a></b><br>The comfort and security of Gilead, Dan, and Asher can symbolize spiritual complacency. Believers are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones to fulfill God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_inaction.htm">The Cost of Inaction</a></b><br>The tribes' inaction had consequences for their reputation and spiritual legacy. Similarly, failing to act on God's directives can lead to missed opportunities for growth and blessing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jacob's_prophecies_in_the_bible.htm">What are Jacob's prophecies in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/names_and_meanings_of_israel's_tribes.htm">What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_judges_5_15-17_biased_or_propaganda.htm">Judges 5:15-17: Does the criticism of certain tribes for not joining the battle suggest editorial bias or political propaganda?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jacob's_blessings_for_his_sons.htm">What are Jacob's prophetic blessings for his sons?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">Gilead abode beyond Jordan.</span>--Gilead was the son of Machir, and grandson of Manasseh. The name is here probably meant to include Gad, as well as the half-tribe of Manasseh. The word "abode" means "stayed quietly" (<a href="/psalms/16-9.htm" title="Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices: my flesh also shall rest in hope.">Psalm 16:9</a>), and is rendered <span class= "ital">qniesce-bat </span>in the Vulgate.<p><span class= "bld">Why did Dan remain in ships?</span>--The sudden question is very picturesque. The other rendering, "Why did Dan fear the ships (of the enemy)? "is untenable. The possession of Joppa. one of the few seaports of Palestine, naturally influenced the pursuits of the tribe (<a href="/joshua/19-46.htm" title="And Mejarkon, and Rakkon, with the border before Japho.">Joshua 19:46</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/2-16.htm" title="And we will cut wood out of Lebanon, as much as you shall need: and we will bring it to you in floats by sea to Joppa; and you shall carry it up to Jerusalem.">2Chronicles 2:16</a>; <a href="/ezra/3-7.htm" title="They gave money also to the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat, and drink, and oil, to them of Zidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea of Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus king of Persia.">Ezra 3:7</a>); but whether they are here reproached for absorption in commerce, or for cowardice in taking refuge in their ships, is uncertain. The word rendered "remain" often involves a notion of "alarm" (<a href="/deuteronomy/32-27.htm" title="Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their adversaries should behave themselves strangely, and lest they should say, Our hand is high, and the LORD has not done all this.">Deuteronomy 32:27</a>)<span class= "ital">. </span>If the Danite migration (Judges 18) had by this time occurred, it is almost impossible that they should not have rendered some assistance to the revolt of the northern tribes. The fact that it is not here alluded to shows the extremely early date at which this narrative must be placed. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">In ships</span>. The celebrated hat. hour of Joppa (<a href="/jonah/1-3.htm">Jonah 1:3</a>), now Jaffa, was in the tribe of Dan. <span class="cmt_word">His breaches</span>. The creeks and bays where they kept their fishing. boats. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/5-17.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">Gilead</span><br /><span class="heb">גִּלְעָ֗ד</span> <span class="translit">(gil·‘āḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1568.htm">Strong's 1568: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">remained</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁכֵ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ḵên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7931.htm">Strong's 7931: </a> </span><span class="str2">To settle down, abide, dwell</span><br /><br /><span class="word">beyond</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֵ֤בֶר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ê·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5676.htm">Strong's 5676: </a> </span><span class="str2">A region across, on the opposite side</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Jordan.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיַּרְדֵּן֙</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yar·dên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3383.htm">Strong's 3383: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Dan,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְדָ֕ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḏān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1835.htm">Strong's 1835: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">why</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֥מָּה</span> <span class="translit">(lām·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> </span><span class="str2">What?, what!, indefinitely what</span><br /><br /><span class="word">did you linger</span><br /><span class="heb">יָג֖וּר</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḡūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1481.htm">Strong's 1481: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by the ships?</span><br /><span class="heb">אֳנִיּ֑וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(’o·nî·yō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_591.htm">Strong's 591: </a> </span><span class="str2">A ship</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Asher</span><br /><span class="heb">אָשֵׁ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·šêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_836.htm">Strong's 836: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stayed</span><br /><span class="heb">יָשַׁב֙</span> <span class="translit">(yā·šaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at the coast</span><br /><span class="heb">לְח֣וֹף</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥō·wp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2348.htm">Strong's 2348: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shore, coast</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and remained</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁכּֽוֹן׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·kō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7931.htm">Strong's 7931: </a> </span><span class="str2">To settle down, abide, dwell</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his harbors.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפְרָצָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(mip̄·rā·ṣāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4664.htm">Strong's 4664: </a> </span><span class="str2">A break, a haven</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/5-17.htm">Judges 5:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/5-17.htm">Judges 5:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/5-17.htm">Judges 5:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/5-17.htm">Judges 5:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/5-17.htm">Judges 5:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/5-17.htm">Judges 5:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/5-17.htm">Judges 5:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/5-17.htm">Judges 5:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/5-17.htm">Judges 5:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/5-17.htm">Judges 5:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/5-17.htm">OT History: Judges 5:17 Gilead lived beyond the Jordan (Jd Judg. 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