Judges 5:21
“The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The river of Kishon swept them away,.... To which Sisera's army was drawn, and where it was discomfited; and very…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The word translated ancient occurs only here. The phrase probably means that Kishon was celebrated from ancient times on…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Judges 5:12-23
Here, I. Deborah stirs up herself and Barak to celebrate this victory in the most solemn manner, to the glory of God and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
swept them away The battle must have taken place in the winter or spring, for in summer the Kishon runs low. The fate of…
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