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May she be blessed above all women who live in tents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Most blessed of women be Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, of tent-dwelling women most blessed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Most blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Most blessed among women is Jael, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Blessed is she among women in tents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Most blessed of women is Jael, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Most blessed is she of women in the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Most blessed of women is Jael, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Most blessed is she of women in the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Most blessed of women is Jael, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Most blessed is she of women in the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“Most blessed of women is Jael, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Most blessed is she of women in the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Most blessed of women is Jael, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Most blessed is she of women in the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Most blessed of women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite; she is most blessed among tent-dwelling women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jael is most blessed of women, the wife of Heber the Kenite; she is most blessed among tent-dwelling women. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed above women shall Jael be, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Blessed shall she be above women in the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But honor Jael, the wife of Heber from the Kenite clan. Give more honor to her than to any other woman who lives in tents. Yes, give more honor to her than to any other woman. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Blessed above women shall Jael be, the wife of Heber the Kenite, blessed shall she be above women in the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jael, wife of Heber the Kenite, should be the most blessed woman, the most blessed woman living in a tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The most fortunate of women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite--the most fortunate of women who live in tents. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Blessed above all women is Jael, wife of Heber the Kenite; most blessed is she among women who live in tents!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Most blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The most rewarded of women should be Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite! She should be the most rewarded of women who live in tents. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Jael shall be blessed above women, the wife of Heber the Kenite; blessed shall she be above women in the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Jael shall be blessed above women, the wife of Heber the Kenite; blessed shall she be above women in the tent. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Above women is Jael, "" The wife of Heber the Kenite, "" She is blessed above women in the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Blessed above women is Jael, Wife of Heber the Kenite, Above women in the tent she is blessed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Blessed shall be Jael above women, The wife of Heber the Kenite, Above women in the tent shall she be blessed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Blessed among women be Jahel the wife of Haber the Cinite, and blessed be she in her tent. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite. And blessed is she in her tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Most blessed of women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, blessed among tent-dwelling women! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“Most blessed of women be Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, of tent-dwelling women most blessed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Blessed above women shall Anael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Blessed of women shall be Anayl, the wife of Khubar, the Blacksmith, more than women who are in the tent will be blessed<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Blessed above women shall Jael be, The wife of Heber the Kenite, Above women in the tent shall she be blessed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Blessed among women be Jael wife of Chaber the Kenite; let her be blessed above women in tents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/5-24.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=1392" 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">23</span>‘Curse Meroz,’ says the angel of the LORD. ‘Bitterly curse her inhabitants; for they did not come to help the LORD, to help the LORD against the mighty.’ <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: tə·ḇō·raḵ (V-Pual-Imperf-3fs) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">Most blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: min·nā·šîm (Prep-m:: N-fp) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">among women</a> <a href="/hebrew/3278.htm" title="3278: yā·‘êl (N-proper-fs) -- A Canaanite woman. The same as ya'el; Jael, a Canaanite.">is Jael,</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’ê·šeṯ (N-fsc) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">the wife</a> <a href="/hebrew/2268.htm" title="2268: ḥe·ḇer (N-proper-ms) -- A Kenite, also several Isr. The same as cheber; community; Cheber, the name of a Kenite and of three Israelites.">of Heber</a> <a href="/hebrew/7017.htm" title="7017: haq·qê·nî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Members of the tribe of Kenites. Or Qiyniy; patronymic from Qayin; a Kenite or member of the tribe of Kajin.">the Kenite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: tə·ḇō·rāḵ (V-Pual-Imperf-3fs) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">most blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: bā·’ō·hel (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">of tent-dwelling</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: min·nā·šîm (Prep-m:: N-fp) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">women.</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>He asked for water, and she gave him milk. In a magnificent bowl she brought him curds.…<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/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a></span><br />And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-30.htm">Proverbs 31:30-31</a></span><br />Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. / Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.<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="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a></span><br />Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-42.htm">Luke 1:42</a></span><br />In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-16.htm">2 Samuel 20:16-22</a></span><br />a wise woman called out from the city, “Listen! Listen! Please tell Joab to come here so that I may speak with him.” / When he had come near to her, the woman asked, “Are you Joab?” “I am,” he replied. “Listen to the words of your servant,” she said. “I am listening,” he answered. / Then the woman said, “Long ago they used to say, ‘Seek counsel at Abel,’ and that is how disputes were settled. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-1.htm">1 Samuel 2:1-10</a></span><br />At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. / There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. / Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/12-1.htm">Revelation 12:1-6</a></span><br />And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed in the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. / She was pregnant and crying out in the pain and agony of giving birth. / Then another sign appeared in heaven: a huge red dragon with seven heads, ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-11.htm">Psalm 68:11-12</a></span><br />The Lord gives the command; a great company of women proclaim it: / “Kings and their armies flee in haste; she who waits at home divides the plunder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-30.htm">2 Kings 9:30-37</a></span><br />Now when Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it. So she painted her eyes, adorned her head, and looked down from a window. / And as Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, O Zimri, murderer of your master?” / He looked up at the window and called out, “Who is on my side? Who?” And two or three eunuchs looked down at him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-20.htm">Romans 16:20</a></span><br />The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-29</a></span><br />But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-11.htm">James 5:11</a></span><br />See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-10.htm">Micah 7:10</a></span><br />Then my enemy will see and will be covered with shame—she who said to me, “Where is the LORD your God?” My eyes will see her; at that time she will be trampled like mud in the streets.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/4-17.htm">Judges 4:17</a></b></br> Howbeit Sisera fled away on his feet to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite: for <i>there was</i> peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/14-19.htm">Genesis 14:19</a></b></br> And he blessed him, and said, Blessed <i>be</i> Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/31-31.htm">Proverbs 31:31</a></b></br> Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/5-2.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/joshua/8-34.htm">Blessings</a> <a href="/judges/4-17.htm">Heber</a> <a href="/judges/5-6.htm">Jael</a> <a href="/judges/5-6.htm">Ja'el</a> <a href="/judges/4-17.htm">Kenite</a> <a href="/judges/4-17.htm">Ken'ite</a> <a href="/judges/4-22.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/joshua/22-8.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/judges/4-21.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/joshua/23-12.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/13-24.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/21-3.htm">Blessings</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-18.htm">Heber</a> <a href="/judges/4-17.htm">Jael</a> <a href="/judges/4-17.htm">Ja'el</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-10.htm">Kenite</a> <a href="/numbers/24-21.htm">Ken'ite</a> <a href="/judges/5-26.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/judges/6-5.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/judges/11-2.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/judges/5-29.htm">Women</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>Most blessed among women is Jael</b><br>Jael is celebrated for her decisive action in the defeat of Sisera, the commander of the Canaanite army. Her blessing is reminiscent of the praise given to other women in Scripture, such as Mary, the mother of Jesus, who is also called "blessed among women" (<a href="/luke/1-42.htm">Luke 1:42</a>). This parallel highlights the significant role women play in God's redemptive history. Jael's actions are seen as divinely inspired, fulfilling Deborah's prophecy that a woman would claim victory over Sisera (<a href="/judges/4-9.htm">Judges 4:9</a>).<p><b>the wife of Heber the Kenite</b><br>The Kenites were a nomadic tribe with connections to the Israelites through Moses' father-in-law, Jethro (<a href="/exodus/3.htm">Exodus 3:1</a>). Heber, Jael's husband, had separated from the main Kenite group and settled near Kedesh (<a href="/judges/4-11.htm">Judges 4:11</a>). This separation allowed Jael to act independently, aligning with Israel against the Canaanites. The Kenites' metalworking skills may have contributed to their strategic importance, as they were often allied with Israel.<p><b>most blessed of tent-dwelling women</b><br>The reference to "tent-dwelling" emphasizes Jael's nomadic lifestyle, typical of the Kenites. Living in tents signifies a transient, humble existence, yet Jael's actions elevate her status. This phrase underscores the theme that God often uses the humble and unexpected to achieve His purposes, as seen throughout Scripture (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-29</a>). Jael's story is a reminder that God's deliverance can come from the most unlikely sources, and her blessing is a testament to her courage and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jael.htm">Jael</a></b><br>The wife of Heber the Kenite, Jael is celebrated for her decisive action in killing Sisera, the commander of the Canaanite army, thereby delivering Israel from oppression. Her actions are praised in the Song of Deborah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/heber_the_kenite.htm">Heber the Kenite</a></b><br>Heber was a member of the Kenite clan, which had separated from the other Kenites and pitched his tent near Kedesh. The Kenites were descendants of Moses' father-in-law, Jethro.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sisera.htm">Sisera</a></b><br>The commander of the Canaanite army under King Jabin of Hazor. He was defeated by the Israelites under the leadership of Deborah and Barak and was killed by Jael.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/deborah.htm">Deborah</a></b><br>A prophetess and judge of Israel who, along with Barak, led the Israelites to victory over the Canaanite forces.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tent.htm">The Tent</a></b><br>The setting of Jael's decisive act, symbolizing domesticity and hospitality, which Jael subverts to achieve a military victory.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_unexpected_roles.htm">Courage in Unexpected Roles</a></b><br>Jael's account teaches that God can use anyone, regardless of their societal role, to accomplish His purposes. Her courage in a domestic setting challenges us to be bold in our faith, even in unexpected circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a></b><br>The account of Jael demonstrates God's providence in delivering His people. It reminds us to trust in God's timing and methods, even when they defy human expectations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_righteous_action.htm">The Power of Righteous Action</a></b><br>Jael's decisive action against Sisera illustrates the impact of righteous deeds. Believers are encouraged to act justly and courageously in the face of evil.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/blessing_through_obedience.htm">Blessing through Obedience</a></b><br>Jael is called "most blessed among women" because of her obedience to God's will. This highlights the blessings that come from aligning our actions with God's purposes.<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/is_jael's_act_historical_or_symbolic.htm">Judges 5:24-27: Is Jael’s method of killing Sisera a credible historical report, or is it exaggerated symbolism? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_jael_and_what_did_she_do.htm">Who was Jael and what did she do?</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_9_a_later_editorial_addition.htm">Judges 4:9 features a prophecy about Sisera’s defeat by a woman—could this be a later editorial addition that conflicts with the main story? </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>(24) <span class= "bld">Blessed above women.</span>--Jael would be regarded as a patriotic heroine, whose daring had secured to Israel the fruits of their victory. The morals of that early age were not sufficiently enlightened to understand that treachery and assassination are <span class= "ital">never </span>justifiable, however good may be the end in view. But, as serious moralists, even in the nineteenth century, have held up to admiration the murder of Marat by Charlotte Corday, and have even given to her the title of "the Angel of Assassination," we can hardly be surprised that Deborah should exult in Jael's heroism, and her choice of the right side, without expressing--perhaps even without the degree of later moral enlightenment which would have led her to feel--any moral reprobation of the means by which the end was accomplished. But to compare this outburst of patriotic approval for such a deed with the salutation of "Blessed art thou among women," addressed by the angel to the blessed Virgin Mary (as is done by some commentators), seems to me a most dangerous way of handling the mere words of Scripture, apart from their context and true significance.<p><span class= "bld">Above women in the tent.</span>--The honour paid to her because of her deed would raise her far above the common mass of ignorant and downtrodden nomad women. Instead of a Kenite woman, she would be lauded and honoured as a heroine of Israel.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Blessed above women</span>, etc. With the selfish indifference of the men of Meroz she contrasts the valorous enthusiasm of Jael the Kenite, and blesses her for it as emphatically as she curses the inhabitants of Meroz. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/5-24.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">Most blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּבֹרַךְ֙</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḇō·raḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among women</span><br /><span class="heb">מִנָּשִׁ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(min·nā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] Jael,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָעֵ֕ל</span> <span class="translit">(yā·‘êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3278.htm">Strong's 3278: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jael -- a Canaanite woman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the wife</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֖שֶׁת</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Heber</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶ֣בֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ḥe·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2268.htm">Strong's 2268: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heber -- a Kenite, also several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Kenite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקֵּינִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7017.htm">Strong's 7017: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kenite -- members of the tribe of Kenites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">most blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּבֹרָֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḇō·rāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of tent-dwelling</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּאֹ֖הֶל</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’ō·hel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">women.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִנָּשִׁ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(min·nā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/5-24.htm">Judges 5:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/5-24.htm">Judges 5:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/5-24.htm">Judges 5:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/5-24.htm">Judges 5:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/5-24.htm">Judges 5:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/5-24.htm">Judges 5:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/5-24.htm">Judges 5:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/5-24.htm">Judges 5:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/5-24.htm">Judges 5:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/5-24.htm">Judges 5:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/5-24.htm">OT History: Judges 5:24 Jael shall be blessed above women (Jd Judg. 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