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A Tale of Two Destinies
Commentators view this verse as both a prayer and a prophecy. It starkly contrasts the ultimate fate of God's enemies, who will perish in disappointment like Sisera, with the glorious destiny of those who love God. This isn't just a wish, but a declaration of how God's justice will ultimately prevail.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 5:31
18th Century
Theologian
A most striking conclusion, in which the spiritual truth, which the whole narrative is intended to convey, comes out. The enemies of the Lord will …
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 5:31
19th Century
Bishop
So let all thine enemies perish, O Lord. — The abrupt burst with which the song rushes, as it were, to its conclusion is …
John Gill
On Judges 5:31
17th Century
Pastor
So let all thine enemies perish, O Lord !
&c.] As Sisera and his army did, and be disappointed as his mother and her…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 5:24–31
17th Century
Minister
Jael had a special blessing. Those whose appointed lot is humble, in a lowly and confined sphere, if they serve God according to the abilities He h…