Judges 4:2: Meaning Explained
And the LORD sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, that reigned in Hazor; the captain of whose host was...
God allowed King Jabin of Canaan to defeat Israel because of their disobedience. Jabin's general is Sisera, a powerful military commander.
What’s Happening Here
Israel suffers under Canaanite oppression because God allowed Jabin and his general Sisera to dominate them as punishment.
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Why It Matters
God sometimes allows bad things to happen to get people's attention and bring them back to him.
Did You Know?
Hazor was one of the biggest cities in Canaan, making Jabin a powerful enemy.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Judges 4:2 mean?
God allowed King Jabin of Canaan to defeat Israel because of their disobedience. Jabin's general is Sisera, a powerful military commander.
What is the context of Judges 4:2?
Israel suffers under Canaanite oppression because God allowed Jabin and his general Sisera to dominate them as punishment.
Why does Judges 4:2 matter?
God sometimes allows bad things to happen to get people's attention and bring them back to him.
What's a surprising detail about Judges 4:2?
Hazor was one of the biggest cities in Canaan, making Jabin a powerful enemy.
References
- Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
- Abbott-Smith, G. (1921) A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament. Edinburgh: T&T Clark. [Public Domain]
- Brown, F., Driver, S.R. and Briggs, C.A. (1906) A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Oxford: Clarendon Press. [Public Domain]
- Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]