Judges 5:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Her wise ladies answered her, yea, she returned answer to herself,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Her wise women gave her answers, and she also answered herself,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Sisera's mother and her advisors trying to comfort themselves with explanations for why he hasn't returned from battle.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of Deborah's victory song after the Israelites defeated the Canaanite general Sisera. The song dramatically shifts perspective to show Sisera's mother waiting at her window, wondering why her son's chariot is delayed in returning from what she assumes was a successful battle. Her wise women and she herself are trying to rationalize his absence, not knowing he has already been killed.

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