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The Sin of Inaction
Commentators explain that Meroz was cursed not for actively fighting against Israel, but for doing nothing. Their inaction, likely born from fear, love of ease, or selfishness, was condemned. This serves as a powerful warning that in the spiritual contest between God and His enemies, neutrality is not an option. God requires His people to be actively engaged in His cause.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 5:23
18th Century
Theologian
The inhabitants of Meroz (a village 12 miles from Samaria) hung back, and gave no help in the day of battle, although it was Yahweh who called them…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 5:23
19th Century
Bishop
Curse ye Meroz. —The guilt of Meroz was worse than that of the tribes which held aloof, because, whatever may have been i…
John Gill
On Judges 5:23
17th Century
Pastor
Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the Lord
Not Barak, as the Targum and Jarchi, but Deborah herself said this under …
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 5:12–23
17th Century
Minister
Deborah called on her own soul to be in earnest. He who will set the hearts of others on fire with the love of Christ, must himself burn with love.…