KJV ORIGINAL
Which perished at Endor: they became as dung for the earth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They were destroyed at Endor and became like manure scattered on the ground.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how God's enemies were completely defeated and left as worthless remains on the battlefield.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to a historic battle where Israel's enemies were defeated at Endor, likely referring to the victory over Sisera and his army, or possibly the defeat of the Midianites. Endor was a town in northern Israel where these decisive battles took place. In ancient warfare, leaving bodies unburied was considered the ultimate disgrace and sign of complete defeat.
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