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Judges 5:24

HeberJael

22 Then the hooves of horses thundered— the mad galloping of his stallions.

23 ‘Curse Meroz,’ says the angel of the LORD. ‘Bitterly curse her inhabitants; for they did not come to help the LORD, to help the LORD against the mighty.’

Most blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women.

25 He asked for water, and she gave him milk. In a magnificent bowl she brought him curds.

26 She reached for the tent peg, her right hand for the workman’s hammer. She struck Sisera and crushed his skull; she shattered and pierced his temple.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Most blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women.
KJV
Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent.
WEB
“Jael shall be blessed above women, the wife of Heber the Kenite; blessed shall she be above women in the tent.
ASV
Blessed above women shall Jael be, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Blessed shall she be above women in the tent.
DARBY
Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, Blessed above women in the tent!
BLB
Most blessed above women is Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite; above women in the tent she is blessed.
ÅB
Priset fremfor kvinner være Jael, kenitten Hebers hustru! Fremfor kvinner i telt være hun priset!
OTB
“Velsignet blant kvinner er Jael,
Hebers kone, kenitten;
velsignet er hun blant kvinner i telt.
B1930
Priset fremfor kvinner være Jael, kenitten Hebers hustru! Fremfor kvinner i telt være hun priset!

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Luke 1:42

    In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!

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  • Luke 1:28

    The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”

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  • Genesis 14:19

    and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

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  • Judges 4:17

    Meanwhile, Sisera had fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there was peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite.

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  • Proverbs 31:31

    Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.

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