KJV ORIGINAL
Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Kings and their armies fled quickly, and the women who stayed at home divided up the treasures left behind.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse celebrates God's victory over enemies - even mighty kings and armies run away so fast that the women at home get to share in the victory spoils.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm celebrates God's victories over Israel's enemies throughout their history. In ancient warfare, when armies were defeated, they would flee so quickly they'd abandon their equipment, supplies, and treasures. The women who remained in the cities would then divide these valuable goods among themselves, showing how complete the victory was.
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