Judges 5:8

They chose new gods; then was war in the gates: was there a shield or spear seen among forty thousand in Israel?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Judges 5:8

BSB
When they chose new gods, then war came to their gates. Not a shield or spear was found among forty thousand in Israel.
AKJV
They chose new gods; then was war in the gates: was there a shield or spear seen among forty thousand in Israel?
CPDV
The Lord chose new wars, and he himself overturned the gates of the enemies. A shield with a spear was not seen among the forty thousand of Israel.
ERV
They chose new gods; then was war in the gates: was there a shield or spear seen among forty thousand in Israel?
NHEB
They chose new gods. Then war was in the gates. Was there a shield or spear seen among forty thousand in Israel?
SMT
He will choose new gods; Then war in the gates: If a shield was seen, and a lance, Among forty thousand in Israel.

Commentary for Judges 5:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Judges 5:8
Summary
Religious infidelity correlated with military vulnerability
Place
Israel
Event
Description of spiritual and military decline
Estimated Time Period
c. 1150 BC
Category
Lament