KJV ORIGINAL
And they shewed Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam was gone up to mount Tabor.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Someone told Sisera that Barak, the son of Abinoam, had gone up to Mount Tabor.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how news of Barak's military movement reached the enemy commander Sisera, setting up the coming battle.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Judges, the Israelites were under the oppression of King Jabin of Canaan and his commander Sisera, who had a powerful army with iron chariots. Deborah, a prophetess and judge in Israel, called Barak to lead the Israelite forces against this threat, and as part of their strategy, Barak gathered troops and ascended Mount Tabor. When scouts loyal to Sisera reported Barak's movement, it heightened the tension leading to the decisive battle.
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