Judges 5:17-23 in English

¹⁷ Gilead abode beyond the Jordan: And Dan, why did he remain in ships? Asher sat still at the haven of the sea, And abode by his creeks.

¹⁸ Zebulun was a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death, And Naphtali, upon the high places of the field.

¹⁹ The kings came and fought; Then fought the kings of Canaan, In Taanach by the waters of Megiddo: They took no gain of money.

²⁰ From heaven fought the stars, From their courses they fought against Sisera.

²¹ The river Kishon swept them away, That ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, march on with strength.

²² Then did the horsehoofs stamp By reason of the prancings, the prancings of their strong ones.

²³ Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of Jehovah. Curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof, Because they came not to the help of Jehovah, To the help of Jehovah against the mighty.

¹⁷ Galaad is on the other side of Jordan where he pitched his tents; and why does Dan remain in ships? Aser sat down on the sea-coasts, and he will tabernacle at his ports.

¹⁸ The people Zabulon exposed their soul to death, and Nephthali came to the high places of their land.

¹⁹ Kings set themselves in array, then the kings of Chanaan fought in Thanaach at the water of Mageddo; they took no gift of money.

²⁰ The stars from heaven set themselves in array, they set themselves to fight with Sisara out of their paths.

²¹ The brook of Kison swept them away, the ancient brook, the brook Kison: my mighty soul will trample him down.

²² When the hoofs of the horse were entangled, his mighty ones earnestly hasted

²³ to curse Meroz: Curse ye it, said the angel of the Lord; cursed is every one that dwells in it, because they came not to the help of the Lord, to his help among the mighty.

¹⁷ Gilead abode beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships? Asher continued on the sea shore, and abode in his breaches.

¹⁸ Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field.

¹⁹ The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.

²⁰ They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera.

²¹ The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.

²² Then were the horsehoofs broken by the means of the pransings, the pransings of their mighty ones.

²³ Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty.

¹⁷ Gilead abode beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships? Asher continued on the sea shore, and abode in his breaches.

¹⁸ Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field.

¹⁹ The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.

²⁰ They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera.

²¹ The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.

²² Then were the horsehoofs broken by the means of the pransings, the pransings of their mighty ones.

²³ Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty.

¹⁷ Galaad is on the other side of Jordan where he pitched his tents; and why does Dan remain in ships? Aser sat down on the sea-coasts, and he will tabernacle at his ports.

¹⁸ The people Zabulon exposed their soul to death, and Nephthali came to the high places of their land.

¹⁹ Kings set themselves in array, then the kings of Chanaan fought in Thanaach at the water of Mageddo; they took no gift of money.

²⁰ The stars from heaven set themselves in array, they set themselves to fight with Sisara out of their paths.

²¹ The brook of Kison swept them away, the ancient brook, the brook Kison: my mighty soul will trample him down.

²² When the hoofs of the horse were entangled, his mighty ones earnestly hasted

²³ to curse Meroz: Curse you° it, said the angel of the Lord; cursed is every one that dwells in it, because they came not to the help of the Lord, to his help among the mighty.

¹⁷ Gilead abode beyond Jordan: and Dan, why did he remain in ships? Asher sat still at the haven of the sea, and abode by his creeks.

¹⁸ Zebulun was a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death, and Naphtali, upon the high places of the field.

¹⁹ The kings came and fought; then fought the kings of Canaan; in Taanach by the waters of Meggido: they took no gain of money.

²⁰ They fought from heaven, the stars in their courses fought against Sisera.

²¹ The river Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, march on with strength.

²² Then did the horsehoofs stamp by reason of the pransings, the pransings of their strong ones.

²³ Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty.

¹⁷ Similarly, the men living in the Gilead area stayed at home, east of the Jordan River. And the men from the tribe descended from Dan, why did they stay home? The tribe descended from Asher sat by the seashore. They stayed in their coves.

¹⁸ But men from the tribe descended from Zebulun risked ◄their lives/were ready to die fighting► on the battlefield, and men descended from Naphtali were ready to do that, also.

¹⁹ The kings of Canaan fought us at Taanach, near the springs in Megiddo Valley. But since they did not defeat us, they did not carry away any silver or other treasures from the battle.

²⁰ It was as though the stars in the sky fought for us and as though those stars in their paths fought against Sisera.

²¹ The Kishon River swept them away— that river that has been there for ages. I will tell myself to be brave and continue marching on.

²² The hooves of the horses of Sisera's army pounded the ground. Those powerful horses kept galloping along.

²³ The angel sent by Yahweh said, “Curse the people of Meroz town, because they did not come to help Yahweh to defeat the mighty warriors of Canaan.”

¹⁷ Galaad is on the other side of Jordan where he pitched his tents; and why does Dan remain in ships? Aser sat down on the sea-coasts, and he will tabernacle at his ports.

¹⁸ The people Zabulon exposed their soul to death, and Nephthali came to the high places of their land.

¹⁹ Kings set themselves in array, then the kings of Chanaan fought in Thanaach at the water of Mageddo; they took no gift of money.

²⁰ The stars from heaven set themselves in array, they set themselves to fight with Sisara out of their paths.

²¹ The brook of Kison swept them away, the ancient brook, the brook Kison: my mighty soul will trample him down.

²² When the hoofs of the horse were entangled, his mighty ones earnestly hasted

²³ to curse Meroz: Curse you° it, said the angel of the Lord; cursed is every one that dwells in it, because they came not to the help of the Lord, to his help amongst the mighty.

¹⁷ Gilead lived beyond the Jordan. Why did Dan remain in ships? Asher sat still at the haven of the sea, and lived by his creeks.

¹⁸ Zebulun was a people that jeopardized their lives to the death; Naphtali also, on the high places of the field.

¹⁹ “The kings came and fought, then the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo. They took no plunder of silver.

²⁰ From the sky the stars fought. From their courses, they fought against Sisera.

²¹ The river Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. My soul, march on with strength.

²² Then the horse hoofs stamped because of the prancing, the prancing of their strong ones.

²³ ‘Curse Meroz,’ said Yahweh’s angel. ‘Curse bitterly its inhabitants, because they didn’t come to help Yahweh, to help Yahweh against the mighty.’

¹⁷ Gilead lived beyond the Jordan. Why did Dan remain in ships? Asher sat still at the haven of the sea, and lived by his creeks.

¹⁸ Zebulun was a people that jeopardized their lives to the death; Naphtali also, on the high places of the field.

¹⁹ “The kings came and fought, then the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo. They took no plunder of silver.

²⁰ From the sky the stars fought. From their courses, they fought against Sisera.

²¹ The river Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. My soul, march on with strength.

²² Then the horse hoofs stamped because of the prancing, the prancing of their strong ones.

²³ ‘Curse Meroz,’ said Yahweh’s angel. ‘Curse bitterly its inhabitants, because they didn’t come to help Yahweh, to help Yahweh against the mighty.’

¹⁷ Gilead lived beyond the Jordan. Why did Dan remain in ships? Asher sat still at the haven of the sea, and lived by his creeks.

¹⁸ Zebulun was a people that jeopardised their lives to the death; Naphtali also, on the high places of the field.

¹⁹ “The kings came and fought, then the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo. They took no plunder of silver.

²⁰ From the sky the stars fought. From their courses, they fought against Sisera.

²¹ The river Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. My soul, march on with strength.

²² Then the horse hoofs stamped because of the prancing, the prancing of their strong ones.

²³ ‘Curse Meroz,’ said the LORD’s angel. ‘Curse bitterly its inhabitants, because they didn’t come to help the LORD, to help the LORD against the mighty.’

¹⁷ Gilead was living over Jordan; and Dan was waiting in his ships; Asher kept in his place by the sea's edge, living by his inlets.

¹⁸ It was the people of Zebulun who put their lives in danger, even to death, with Naphtali on the high places of the field.

¹⁹ The kings came on to the fight, the kings of Canaan were warring; in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo: they took no profit in money.

²⁰ The stars from heaven were fighting; from their highways they were fighting against Sisera.

²¹ The river Kishon took them violently away, stopping their flight, the river Kishon. Give praise, O my soul, to the strength of the Lord!

²² Then loudly the feet of the horses were sounding with the stamping, the stamping of their war-horses.

²³ A curse, a curse on Meroz! said the angel of the Lord. A bitter curse on her townspeople! Because they came not to the help of the Lord, to the help of the Lord among the strong ones.

¹⁷ Gilead abode beyond Jordan; And Dan, why did he remain in ships? Asher sat on the sea-shore, And abode in his creeks.

¹⁸ Zebulun is a people that jeoparded their lives unto death, Naphtali also, on the high places of the field.

¹⁹ Kings came, — they fought; Then fought the kings of Canaan; At Taanach, by the waters of Megiddo; They took no spoil of silver.

²⁰ From heaven was the fight; The stars from their courses fought with Sisera.

²¹ The torrent of Kishon swept them away, That ancient torrent, the torrent Kishon. My soul, thou hast trodden down strength!

²² Then did the horse-hoofs clatter with the coursings, The coursings of their steeds.

²³ Curse Meroz, saith the Angel of Jehovah; Curse, curse the inhabitants thereof; For they came not to the help of Jehovah, To the help of Jehovah among the mighty.

¹⁷ Galaad rested beyond the Jordan, and Dan applied himself to ships: Aser dwelt on the sea shore, and abode in the havens.

¹⁸ But Zabulon and Nephtali offered their lives to death in the region of Merome.

¹⁹ The kings came and fought, the kings of Chanaan fought in Thanach by the waters of Mageddo, and yet they took no spoils.

²⁰ War from heaven was made against them, the stars remaining in their order and courses fought against Sisara.

²¹ The torrent of Cison dragged their carcasses, the torrent of Cadumim, the torrent of Cisoii: tread thou, my soul, upon the strong ones.

²² The hoofs of the horses were broken whilst the stoutest of the enemies fled amain, and fell headlong down.

²³ Curse ye the land of Meroz, said the angel of the Lord: curse the inhabitants thereof, because they came not to the help of the Lord, to help his most valiant men.

¹⁷ Gilead remained on the other side of Jordan. Dan stayed with his ships. Asher sat still on the seacoast, not moving from his ports.

¹⁸ The people of Zebulun risked their lives; as did Naphtali on the high battlefields.

¹⁹ Kings came and fought, the Canaanite kings fought at Taanach near the waters of Megiddo, but they didn't get any silver plunder.

²⁰ The stars fought from heaven. The stars in their courses fought against Sisera.

²¹ The Kishon River swept them away—the old river turned into a raging torrent! I bravely march on!

²² Then the horses' hooves flailed loudly, his stallions stampeded.

²³ ‘Curse Meroz,’ says the angel of the Lord. ‘Totally curse those who live there, for they refused to come help the Lord, to help the Lord against the powerful enemies.’

¹⁷ Gilead abode beyonde Iorden: and why doeth Dan remayne in shippes? Asher sate on the sea shoare, and taryed in his decayed places.

¹⁸ But the people of Zebulun and Naphtali haue ieopard their liues vnto the death in the hie places of the field.

¹⁹ The Kings came and fought: then fought the Kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo: they receiued no gaine of money.

²⁰ They fought from heauen, euen the starres in their courses fought against Sisera.

²¹ The Riuer Kishon swepe them away, that ancient riuer the riuer Kishon. O my soule, thou hast marched valiantly.

²² Then were the horsehooues broken with the oft beating together of their mightie men.

²³ Curse ye Meroz: (sayd the Angel of the Lord) curse the inhabitantes thereof, because they came not to helpe the Lord, to helpe the Lord against the mighty.

¹⁷ Gilead abode beyond the Jordan; and Dan, why doth he sojourn by the ships? Asher dwelt at the shore of the sea, and abideth by its bays.

¹⁸ Zebulun is a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death, and Naphtali, upon the high places of the field.

¹⁹ The kings came, they fought; then fought the kings of Canaan, in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.

²⁰ They fought from heaven, the stars in their courses fought against Sisera.

²¹ The brook Kishon swept them away, that ancient brook, the brook Kishon. O my soul, tread them down with strength.

²² Then did the horsehoofs stamp by reason of the prancings, the prancings of their mighty ones.

²³ 'Curse ye Meroz', said the angel of the LORD, 'Curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof, because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty.'

¹⁷ Gilead abode beyond Jordan: And why did Dan remain in ships? Asher continued on the sea shore, And abode in his breaches.

¹⁸ Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death In the high places of the field.

¹⁹ The kings came and fought, Then fought the kings of Canaan In Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; They took no gain of money.

²⁰ They fought from heaven; The stars in their courses fought against Sisera.

²¹ The river of Kishon swept them away, That ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.

²² Then were the horsehoofs broken by the means of the pransings, The pransings of their mighty ones.

²³ Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the Lord, Curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; Because they came not to the help of the Lord, To the help of the Lord against the mighty.

¹⁷ Gil'ad abode beyond the Jordan; and Dan—why would he tarry in ships? Asher remained on the seashore, and abode near his bays.

¹⁸ Zebulun is a people that jeoparded its life unto death, and Naphtali—on the high places of the battle field.

¹⁹ There came kings, and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan, in Ta'anach by the waters of Megiddo: gain of money they took not away.

²⁰ From heaven they fought—the stars in their courses fought against Sissera.

²¹ The stream of Kishon swept them away, that ancient stream, the stream of Kishon: step along, O my soul, in victorious strength.

²² Then were crushed the hoofs of the horses, through the prancings, the prancings of their mighty ones.

²³ Curse ye Meroz, saith the messenger of the Lord, yea, curse ye bitterly its inhabitants; because they came not to the help of the Lord, to the help of the Lord among the mighty.

¹⁷ Gilead is on the other side of Jordan where he pitched his tents; And why does Dan remain in ships? Asher sat down on the seacoasts, And he will tabernacle at his ports.

¹⁸ The people Zebulun exposed their soul to death, And Naphtali came to the high places of their land.

¹⁹ Kings set themselves in array, Then the kings of Canaan fought In Taanach at the water of Megiddo; They took no gift of money.

²⁰ The stars from heaven set themselves in array, They set themselves to fight with Sisera out of their paths.

²¹ The brook of Kishon swept them away, The ancient brook, the brook Kishon: My mighty soul will trample him down.

²² When the hoofs of the horse were entangled, His mighty ones earnestly hastened

²³ To curse Meroz: Curse ye it, said the angel of the Lord; Cursed is everyone that dwells in it, Because they came not to the help of the Lord, To his help among the mighty.

¹⁷ Gilead stayed on the other side of the Jordan; and Dan, why did he wander about on ships? Asher remained on the coast and lived close to his harbors.

¹⁸ Zebulun was a tribe who would risk their lives to the point of death, and Naphtali, also, on the field of battle.

¹⁹ The kings came, they fought; the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo. But they took away no silver as plunder.

²⁰ From heaven the stars fought, from their paths across the heavens they fought against Sisera.

²¹ The Kishon River swept them away, that old river, the Kishon River. March on my soul, be strong!

²² Then came the sound of horses' hooves— galloping, the galloping of his mighty ones.

²³ 'Curse Meroz!' says the angel of Yahweh. 'Surely curse its inhabitants!— because they did not come to help Yahweh— to help Yahweh in the battle against the mighty warriors.'

¹⁷ Gilead lived beyond the Jordan. Why did Dan remain in ships? Asher sat still at the haven of the sea, and lived by his creeks.

¹⁸ Zebulun was a people that jeopardized their lives to the death; Naphtali also, on the high places of the field.

¹⁹ “The kings came and fought, then the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo. They took no plunder of silver.

²⁰ From the sky the stars fought. From their courses, they fought against Sisera.

²¹ The river Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. My soul, march on with strength.

²² Then the horse hoofs stamped because of the prancing, the prancing of their strong ones.

²³ ‘Curse Meroz,’ said Yahweh’s angel. ‘Curse bitterly its inhabitants, because they didn’t come to help Yahweh, to help Yahweh against the mighty.’

¹⁷ Gilead lived beyond the Jordan. Why did Dan remain in ships? Asher sat still at the haven of the sea, and lived by his creeks.

¹⁸ Zebulun was a people that jeopardised their lives to the death; Naphtali also, on the high places of the field.

¹⁹ “The kings came and fought, then the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo. They took no plunder of silver.

²⁰ From the sky the stars fought. From their courses, they fought against Sisera.

²¹ The river Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. My soul, march on with strength.

²² Then the horse hoofs stamped because of the prancing, the prancing of their strong ones.

²³ ‘Curse Meroz,’ said the LORD’s angel. ‘Curse bitterly its inhabitants, because they didn’t come to help the LORD, to help the LORD against the mighty.’

¹⁷ Gilead abode beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships? Asher continued on the sea-shore, and abode in his breaches.

¹⁸ Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives to death in the high places of the field.

¹⁹ The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Tanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.

²⁰ They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera.

²¹ The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.

²² Then were the horse's hoofs broken by the means of the prancings, the prancings of their mighty ones.

²³ Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly its inhabitants; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty.

¹⁷ Gilead lived beyond the Jordan. Why did Dan remain in ships? Asher sat still at the haven of the sea, and lived by his creeks.

¹⁸ Zebulun was a people that jeopardized their lives to the death; Naphtali also, on the high places of the field.

¹⁹ “The kings came and fought, then the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo. They took no plunder of silver.

²⁰ From the sky the stars fought. From their courses, they fought against Sisera.

²¹ The river Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. My soul, march on with strength.

²² Then the horse hoofs stamped because of the prancing, the prancing of their strong ones.

²³ ‘Curse Meroz,’ said the LORD’s angel. ‘Curse bitterly its inhabitants, because they didn’t come to help the LORD, to help the LORD against the mighty.’

¹⁷ Gilead lived beyond the Jordan. Why did Dan remain in ships? Asher sat still at the haven of the sea, and lived by his creeks.

¹⁸ Zebulun was a people that jeopardised their lives to the death; Naphtali also, on the high places of the field.

¹⁹ “The kings came and fought, then the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo. They took no plunder of silver.

²⁰ From the sky the stars fought. From their courses, they fought against Sisera.

²¹ The river Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. My soul, march on with strength.

²² Then the horse hoofs stamped because of the prancing, the prancing of their strong ones.

²³ ‘Curse Meroz,’ said the LORD’s angel. ‘Curse bitterly its inhabitants, because they didn’t come to help the LORD, to help the LORD against the mighty.’

¹⁷ Gilead rested beyond Jordan, and Dan gave attention to ships. Asher dwelled in the brink of the sea, and dwelled in havens.

¹⁸ And Zebulun and Naphtali offered their lives to the death, in the country of Meromei, that is interpreted, high.

¹⁹ Kings came, and fought; kings of Canaan fought in Taanach, beside the waters of Megiddo; and nevertheless they took nothing by prey.

²⁰ From heaven, it was fought against them; stars dwelled in their order, and in their course, and they fought against Sisera.

²¹ The strand or stream of Kishon drew their dead bodies, the strand or stream of Kedumim, the strand or stream of Kishon. My soul, tread thou strong men.

²² The horse hoofs fell away, while the strongest of enemies fled with rush, and felled headlong.

²³ Curse ye the land of Meroz, said the angel of the Lord, curse ye the dwellers of him, for they came not to the help of the Lord, into the help of the strongest of him.

¹⁷ Gilead rested beyond (the) Jordan, and Dan gave attention to ships. Asher dwelled in the brink of the sea, and dwelled in havens, (or Asher stayed by the seashore, and lived in safe coves).

¹⁸ And Zebulun and Naphtali offered their lives to the death, in the country of Meromei, that is interpreted, high. (And Zebulun and Naphtali offered their lives unto the death, in the high places of the countryside.)

¹⁹ Kings came, and fought; kings of Canaan fought in Taanach, beside the waters of Megiddo; and nevertheless they took nothing by prey (or but they took nothing of prey).

²⁰ From heaven, it was fought against them (or They fought against them from the heavens); (the) stars dwelled in their order, and in their course, and they fought against Sisera.

²¹ The strand of Kishon drew (away) their dead bodies, the strand of Kedumim, the strand of Kishon. My soul, tread thou (down the) strong men. (The Kishon River drew away their dead bodies, yea, the ancient river, the Kishon River. My soul, tread thou forth with strength.)

²² The horse hoofs fell away, while the strongest of enemies fled with rush (or while the strongest of the enemies fled away with haste), and (then) felled headlong.

²³ Curse ye the land of Meroz, said the angel of the Lord, curse ye the dwellers of him, for they came not to the help of the Lord, into the help of the strongest of him. (Curse ye the land of Meroz, said the angel of the Lord, curse ye its inhabitants, for they came not to the Lord’s help, nor to the help of his strongest men.)

¹⁷ Gilead beyond the Jordan did tabernacle, And Dan — why doth he sojourn in ships? Asher hath abode at the haven of the seas, And by his creeks doth tabernacle.

¹⁸ Zebulun is a people who exposed its soul to death, Naphtali also — on high places of the field.

¹⁹ Kings came — they fought; Then fought kings of Canaan, In Taanach, by the waters of Megiddo; Gain of money they took not!

²⁰ From the heavens they fought: The stars from their highways fought with Sisera.

²¹ The brook Kishon swept them away, The brook most ancient — the brook Kishon. Thou dost tread down strength, O my soul!

²² Then broken were the horse-heels, By pransings — pransings of its mighty ones.

²³ Curse Meroz — said a messenger of Jehovah, Cursing, curse ye its inhabitants, For they came not to the help of Jehovah, To the help of Jehovah among the mighty!