KJV ORIGINAL
Then he made him that remaineth have dominion over the nobles among the people: the LORD made me have dominion over the mighty.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then he made the survivors rule over the nobles among the people: the LORD made me have authority over the mighty warriors.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring that God gave the remaining faithful people victory and authority over their powerful enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from Deborah's victory song after Israel's defeat of the Canaanite army led by Sisera. Deborah, a prophetess and judge, is celebrating how God used ordinary Israelites to overcome their oppressors who had advanced weapons and chariots. The song reflects the reversal of fortune where God's people, though outnumbered and outgunned, were given victory over their mighty enemies.
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