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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Judges 4 - Introduction

* Israel again revolts, and is oppressed by Jabin. (1-3) Deborah concerts their deliverance with Barak. (4-9) Sisera defeated. (10-16) Sisera put to death by Jael. (17-24) #1-3. The land had rest for eighty years, which should have confirmed them in their religion; but it made them secure, and indulge their lusts. Thus the prosperity of fools destroys them. Jabin and his general Sisera, mightily oppressed Israel. This enemy was nearer than any of the former. Israel cried unto the Lord, when distress drove them to him, and they saw no other way of relief. Those who slight God in prosperity, will find themselves under a necessity of seeking him in trouble.

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See also Judges 4 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

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  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2688. B.C. 1316._ Israel, revolting from God, is oppressed by Jabin, Judges 4:1. Deborah concerts their deliverance with Barak, Judges 4:4. Barak takes the field and conquers, Judges 4:10. Sise...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    [DEBORAH, BARAK.] 1 Deborah and Barak deliuer them from Iabin and Sisera. 18 Iael killeth Sisera. 1 AND the children of Israel againe did euil in the sight of the LORD, when Ehud was dead. 2 And t...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    CHAPTER 4. BARAK AND DEBORAH. This chapter demonstrates how Israel again sinned and were delivered into the hands of Jabin, king of Canaan, by whom they were oppressed for twenty years. Excavations at...

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