KJV ORIGINAL
And I will draw unto thee to the river Kishon Sisera, the captain of Jabin’s army, with his chariots and his multitude; and I will deliver him into thine hand.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And I will bring Sisera, the commander of Jabin's army, to you at the Kishon River, along with his chariots and all his troops. I will hand him over to you for victory.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising to deliver Israel's enemy commander directly into their hands for certain victory.
📚 Historical Context
This is God speaking through the prophetess Deborah to Barak, promising victory over the Canaanite army led by Sisera. The Israelites had been oppressed by King Jabin of Canaan for twenty years, and Sisera commanded 900 iron chariots, giving him seemingly unstoppable military superiority. The Kishon River would become the location where God would supernaturally defeat this powerful enemy.
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