Albert Barnes Commentary Judges 5:25

Albert Barnes Commentary

Judges 5:25

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Judges 5:25

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"He asked water, [and] she gave him milk; She brought him butter in a lordly dish." — Judges 5:25 (ASV)

Butter - More accurately, curdled milk, probably a fermented and intoxicating drink. All these marks of respect and friendship would lull Sisera into security.