Judges 5:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Her wise ladies answered her, yea, she returned answer to herself,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Her wise women gave her answers, and she also answered herself,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Sisera's mother and her advisors trying to comfort themselves with explanations for why he hasn't returned from battle.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is from the Song of Deborah in the Book of Judges, a poetic celebration of Israel's victory over the Canaanite forces led by Sisera during the time of the judges around 1200 BC. In this section, it portrays Sisera's mother and her wise attendants anxiously waiting for his return, speculating about his delay as a way to highlight the human side of defeat in ancient warfare. The song serves as a historical and spiritual reminder of God's deliverance for Israel through figures like Deborah and Barak.

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