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for there was peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. <a href="/nasb_/judges/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now Sisera fled on foot to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. <a href="/nasb/judges/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now Sisera fled away on foot to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite, for there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. <a href="/nasb77/judges/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now Sisera fled away on foot to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite, for there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. <a href="/lsb/judges/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now Sisera fled away on foot to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite, for there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. <a href="/amp/judges/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But Sisera fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. <a href="/csb/judges/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Meanwhile, Sisera had fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there was peace between King Jabin of Hazor and the family of Heber the Kenite. <a href="/hcsb/judges/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Meanwhile, Sisera had fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there was peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the family of Heber the Kenite. <a href="/asv/judges/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> Howbeit Sisera fled away on his feet to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite; for there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. <a href="/cev/judges/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Only Sisera escaped. He ran to Heber's camp, because Heber and his family had a peace treaty with the king of Hazor. Sisera went to the tent that belonged to Jael, Heber's wife. <a href="/erv/judges/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> Howbeit Sisera fled away on his feet to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite: for there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. <a href="/gwt/judges/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Meanwhile, Sisera fled on foot toward the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite. Sisera did this because King Jabin of Hazor and Heber's family were on peaceful terms. <a href="/gnt/judges/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Sisera ran away to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because King Jabin of Hazor was at peace with Heber's family. <a href="/isv/judges/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Meanwhile, Sisera had escaped on foot to a tent belonging to Jael, wife of Heber the Kenite, since there was peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the household of Heber the Kenite. <a href="/msb/judges/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Meanwhile, Sisera had fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there was peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. <a href="/net/judges/4.htm">NET Bible</a> Now Sisera ran away on foot to the tent of Jael, wife of Heber the Kenite, for King Jabin of Hazor and the family of Heber the Kenite had made a peace treaty. <a href="/nheb/judges/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> However Sisera fled away on his feet to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite; for there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. <a href="/wbt/judges/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Howbeit, Sisera fled away on his feet to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite: for there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. <a href="/web/judges/4.htm">World English Bible</a> However Sisera fled away on his feet to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite; for there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Sisera has fled on his feet to the tent of Jael wife of Heber the Kenite, for [there is] peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite; <a href="/ylt/judges/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Sisera hath fled on his feet unto the tent of Jael wife of Heber the Kenite, for peace is between Jabin king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite; <a href="/slt/judges/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Sisera fled upon his feet to the tent of Jael, wife of Heber, the Kenite: for peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But Sisara fleeing came to the tent of Jahel the wife of Haber the Cinite, for there was peace between Jabin the king of Asor, and the house of Haber the Cinite. <a href="/cpdv/judges/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But Sisera, while fleeing, arrived at the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber, the Kenite. For there was peace between Jabin, the king of Hazor, and the house of Heber, the Kenite. <a href="/nabre/judges/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Sisera fled on foot to the tent of Jael, wife of Heber the Kenite, for there was peace between Jabin, king of Hazor, and the family of Heber the Kenite. <a href="/nrsvce/judges/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now Sisera had fled away on foot to the tent of Jael wife of Heber the Kenite; for there was peace between King Jabin of Hazor and the clan of Heber the Kenite.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> However, Sisera fled on foot, and entered the tent of Anael the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there was peace between Nabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. <a href="/hpbt/judges/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Sisra fled on foot and entered the tent of Anayl, the wife of Khubar the Qinite, because there was peace between Nabin King of Khatsur and Khubar the Qinite<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Howbeit Sisera fled away on his feet to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite; for there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. <a href="/sep/judges/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Sisara fled on his feet to the tent of Jael the wife of Chaber the Kenite his friend: for there was peace between Jabin king of Asor and the house of Chaber the Kenite. <a href="/parallel/judges/4-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=1091" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/judges/4.htm">Jael Kills Sisera</a> 17<a href="/hebrew/5516.htm" title="5516: wə·sî·sə·rā (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Sisera, the name of a Canaanitish king and of one of the Nethinim.">Meanwhile, Sisera</a> <a href="/hebrew/5127.htm" title="5127: nās (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To flee, escape. A primitive root; to flit, i.e. Vanish away.">had fled</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: bə·raḡ·lāw (Prep-b:: N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">on foot</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: ’ō·hel (N-msc) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">the tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/3278.htm" title="3278: yā·‘êl (N-proper-fs) -- A Canaanite woman. The same as ya'el; Jael, a Canaanite.">of Jael,</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ʾēš·šɛṯ (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/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: šā·lō·wm (N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">there was peace</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bên (Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">between</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.">Jabin</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/2674.htm" title="2674: ḥā·ṣō·wr (N-proper-fs) -- A collective form of chatser; village; Chatsor, the name of two places in Palestine and of one in Arabia.">of Hazor</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: ū·ḇên (Conj-w:: Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</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> 18Jael went out to greet Sisera and said to him, “Come in, my lord. Come in with me. Do not be afraid.” So he entered her tent, and she covered him with a blanket.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/19-2.htm">Genesis 19:2-3</a> and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” / But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate. <a href="/joshua/2-1.htm">Joshua 2:1-4</a> Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. / And it was reported to the king of Jericho: “Behold, some men of Israel have come here tonight to spy out the land.” / So the king of Jericho sent to Rahab and said, “Bring out the men who came to you and entered your house, for they have come to spy out the whole land.” ... <a href="/1_samuel/26-21.htm">1 Samuel 26:21</a> Then Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. I will never harm you again, because today you considered my life precious. I have played the fool and have committed a grave error!” <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a> When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. <a href="/2_kings/9-30.htm">2 Kings 9:30-33</a> 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. ... <a href="/psalms/55-21.htm">Psalm 55:21</a> His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed. <a href="/proverbs/27-6.htm">Proverbs 27:6</a> The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. <a href="/isaiah/32-2.htm">Isaiah 32:2</a> Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land. <a href="/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Jeremiah 9:8</a> Their tongues are deadly arrows; they speak deception. With his mouth a man speaks peace to his neighbor, but in his heart he sets a trap for him. <a href="/micah/7-5.htm">Micah 7:5</a> Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms. <a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a> Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. <a href="/matthew/26-48.htm">Matthew 26:48-50</a> Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. / “Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him. <a href="/mark/14-44.htm">Mark 14:44-46</a> Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him. / Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him. <a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47-48</a> While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” <a href="/john/18-2.htm">John 18:2-3</a> Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>However, Sisera fled away on his feet to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite: for there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite.fled<a href="/job/12-19.htm">Job 12:19-21</a> He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty… <a href="/job/18-7.htm">Job 18:7-12</a> The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his own counsel shall cast him down… <a href="/job/40-11.htm">Job 40:11,12</a> Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath: and behold every one that is proud, and abase him… Jael<a href="/judges/5-6.htm">Judges 5:6,24</a> In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, and the travellers walked through byways… peace<a href="/psalms/69-22.htm">Psalm 69:22</a> Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap.<a href="/isaiah/57-21.htm">Isaiah 57:21</a> There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/21-7.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/judges/4-2.htm">Hazor</a> <a href="/judges/4-11.htm">Heber</a> <a href="/judges/3-24.htm">House</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-16.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/judges/1-21.htm">However</a> <a href="/judges/4-7.htm">Jabin</a> <a href="/judges/5-24.htm">Jael</a> <a href="/judges/5-24.htm">Ja'el</a> <a href="/judges/4-11.htm">Kenite</a> <a href="/judges/4-11.htm">Ken'ite</a> <a href="/judges/3-30.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-23.htm">Relations</a> <a href="/judges/4-16.htm">Sisera</a> <a href="/judges/4-16.htm">Sis'era</a> <a href="/judges/4-11.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/judges/4-4.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/6-15.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-9.htm">Hazor</a> <a href="/judges/5-24.htm">Heber</a> <a href="/judges/6-8.htm">House</a> <a href="/judges/11-28.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/judges/9-51.htm">However</a> <a href="/judges/4-23.htm">Jabin</a> <a href="/judges/4-18.htm">Jael</a> <a href="/judges/4-18.htm">Ja'el</a> <a href="/judges/5-24.htm">Kenite</a> <a href="/judges/5-24.htm">Ken'ite</a> <a href="/judges/5-31.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/judges/11-39.htm">Relations</a> <a href="/judges/4-18.htm">Sisera</a> <a href="/judges/4-18.htm">Sis'era</a> <a href="/judges/4-18.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/judges/4-21.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 4</div>1. <a href="/judges/4-1.htm">Deborah and Barak deliver them from Jabin and Sisera</a> 17. <a href="/judges/4-17.htm">Jael kills Sisera</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>Meanwhile, Sisera had fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite Sisera's flight on foot indicates a desperate escape after the defeat of his army, highlighting the totality of Israel's victory. The mention of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, introduces a key figure in the narrative. The Kenites were a nomadic tribe, descendants of Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, and were generally at peace with Israel. Jael's tent is significant as it represents a place of supposed safety for Sisera, yet it becomes the setting for his downfall. This reflects the unexpected ways God can deliver His people, using unlikely individuals to fulfill His purposes.because there was peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite The peace between Jabin, the Canaanite king, and Heber the Kenite suggests a political alliance or at least a non-aggression pact. This context explains why Sisera would seek refuge there, expecting hospitality and safety. The Kenites' neutrality or alliance with Jabin contrasts with their historical connection to Israel, creating a complex political landscape. This situation sets the stage for Jael's decisive action, which defies expected loyalties and aligns with God's deliverance of Israel. The narrative underscores the theme of divine sovereignty, where human alliances are secondary to God's plans.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/sisera.htm">Sisera</a> - The commander of the Canaanite army under King Jabin, who fled on foot to the tent of Jael after his army was defeated by the Israelites. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jael.htm">Jael</a> - The wife of Heber the Kenite, who played a crucial role in the defeat of Sisera by offering him refuge and ultimately killing him. 3. <a href="/topical/h/heber_the_kenite.htm">Heber the Kenite</a> - Jael's husband, who was allied with King Jabin of Hazor, providing a seemingly safe haven for Sisera. 4. <a href="/topical/b/barak.htm">Barak</a> - The Israelite military leader who, under the guidance of the prophetess Deborah, led the Israelites to victory against Sisera's forces. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mount_tabor.htm">Mount Tabor</a> - The location where Barak gathered his forces before descending to battle Sisera's army.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_providence_and_human_agency.htm">Divine Providence and Human Agency</a> God's plans often involve human actions. Jael's decisive act was part of God's deliverance for Israel, showing that God can use anyone to fulfill His purposes. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_wisdom_in_unexpected_places.htm">Courage and Wisdom in Unexpected Places</a> Jael's courage and wisdom in dealing with Sisera demonstrate that God can empower individuals to act boldly and wisely, even in dangerous situations. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Women in God's Plan</a> Jael's account highlights the significant role women can play in God's redemptive history, challenging cultural norms and expectations. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_promises.htm">Trust in God's Promises</a> The fulfillment of Deborah's prophecy through Jael's actions encourages believers to trust in God's promises, even when the means of fulfillment are unexpected. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_alliances.htm">The Consequences of Alliances</a> Heber's alliance with Jabin did not protect Sisera, illustrating the potential pitfalls of aligning with ungodly powers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 4</a> <a href="/q/who_was_jael_and_what_did_she_do.htm">Who was Jael and what did she do?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_sisera_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Sisera in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/can_a_christian_girl_be_a_tomboy.htm">Can a Christian girl identify as a tomboy?</a> <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/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) Fled away on his feet to the tent of Jael.--In a different direction from that taken by his army, which fled towards Harosheth (Kimchi). The expression is probably used by anticipation. He could hardly have meant to fly to Jael rather than to Heber, until Jael came to meet him, unless there are circumstances unknown to us. Women had separate tents (<a href="/genesis/18-6.htm" title="And Abraham hastened into the tent to Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes on the hearth.">Genesis 18:6</a>), and these were regarded as inviolably secure. He thought that there he would lie unsuspected till the pursuers passed (comp. <a href="/genesis/24-67.htm" title="And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.">Genesis 24:67</a>). The name Jael means "gazelle" (like Tabitha, Dorcas), "a fit name for a Bedouin's wife--especially for one whose family had come from the rocks of Engedi, the spring of the wild goat or chamois" (Stanley).For there was peace.--This enabled Sisera boldly to appeal to these nomads for dakheel--the sacred duty of protection. A poor strolling Bedouin tribe might well be left by Jabin to its natural independence; tribute can only be secured from Fellahin--i.e., from settled tribes. Three days must have elapsed since the battle before it would be possible for Sisera to fly on foot from the Kishon to "the nomad's terebinth." It may well be conceived that the unfortunate general arrived there in miserable plight--a starving and ruined fugitive. <a href="/commentaries/judges/4-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Meanwhile, Sisera וְסִֽיסְרָא֙ (wə·sî·sə·rā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5516.htm">Strong's 5516: </a> Sisera -- a general of the king of Hazor, also the father of some returning exiles had fled נָ֣ס (nās) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5127.htm">Strong's 5127: </a> To flit, vanish away on foot בְּרַגְלָ֔יו (bə·raḡ·lāw) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> A foot, a step, the pudenda to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the tent אֹ֣הֶל (’ō·hel) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> A tent of Jael, יָעֵ֔ל (yā·‘êl) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3278.htm">Strong's 3278: </a> Jael -- a Canaanite woman the wife אֵ֖שֶּׁת‪‬‪‬ (’ê·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female of Heber חֶ֣בֶר (ḥe·ḇer) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2268.htm">Strong's 2268: </a> Heber -- a Kenite, also several Israelites the Kenite, הַקֵּינִ֑י (haq·qê·nî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7017.htm">Strong's 7017: </a> Kenite -- members of the tribe of Kenites because כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction there was peace שָׁל֗וֹם (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace between בֵּ֚ין (bên) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> An interval, space between Jabin יָבִ֣ין (yā·ḇîn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2985.htm">Strong's 2985: </a> Jabin -- 'one who is intelligent', two Canaanite kings king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Hazor חָצ֔וֹר (ḥā·ṣō·wr) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2674.htm">Strong's 2674: </a> Hazor -- the name of several places in Palestine, also one in Arabia and וּבֵ֕ין (ū·ḇên) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> An interval, space between the house בֵּ֖ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of Heber חֶ֥בֶר (ḥe·ḇer) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2268.htm">Strong's 2268: </a> Heber -- a Kenite, also several Israelites the Kenite. הַקֵּינִֽי׃ (haq·qê·nî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7017.htm">Strong's 7017: </a> Kenite -- members of the tribe of Kenites <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/4-17.htm">Judges 4:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/4-17.htm">Judges 4:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/4-17.htm">Judges 4:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/4-17.htm">Judges 4:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/4-17.htm">Judges 4:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/4-17.htm">Judges 4:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/4-17.htm">Judges 4:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/4-17.htm">Judges 4:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/4-17.htm">Judges 4:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/4-17.htm">Judges 4:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/4-17.htm">OT History: Judges 4:17 However Sisera fled away on his feet (Jd Judg. 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