KJV ORIGINAL
But Barak pursued after the chariots, and after the host, unto Harosheth of the Gentiles: and all the host of Sisera fell upon the edge of the sword; and there was not a man left.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But Barak chased after the chariots and the army all the way to Harosheth of the Gentiles. All of Sisera's army was killed by the sword, and not a single man survived.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes God giving Israel complete victory over their enemy's army - every single enemy soldier was killed in battle.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during the time of the judges when Israel was oppressed by King Jabin of Canaan and his military commander Sisera. The prophetess Deborah had called Barak to lead Israel's army against this powerful enemy force that had 900 iron chariots. Harosheth of the Gentiles was likely Sisera's military base or stronghold.
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