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A Desperate Strategy
Commentators explain that Sisera's flight to Jael's tent was a calculated, strategic move. He relied on two factors: a political peace treaty between his king and Jael's clan, and the cultural understanding that a woman's tent was a separate and inviolable sanctuary where he would be safe from pursuers.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 4:17
18th Century
Theologian
Sisera went, not to Heber’s tent, but to Joel’s, as more secure from pursuit. Women occupied a separate tent. (Genesis 18:6,[Reference …
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 4:17
19th Century
Bishop
Fled away on his feet to the tent of Jael. —In a different direction from that taken by his army, which fled towards Harosheth (Ki…
John Gill
On Judges 4:17
17th Century
Pastor
Howbeit, Sisera fled away on his feet
Got off, and made his escape
to the tent of Jael, the wife …
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 4:17–24
17th Century
Minister
Sisera's chariots had been his pride and his confidence. Thus are those disappointed who rest on created things; like a broken reed, it not only br…