Judges 4:13 · KJV

"And Sisera gathered together all his chariots, even nine hundred chariots of iron, and all the people that were with him, from Harosheth of the Gentiles unto the river of Kishon."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹¹Now Heber the Kenite, which was of the children of Hobab the father in law of Moses, had severed himself from the Kenites, and pitched his tent unto the plain of Zaanaim, which is by Kedesh.

¹²And they shewed Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam was gone up to mount Tabor.

¹³And Sisera gathered together all his chariots, even nine hundred chariots of iron, and all the people that were with him, from Harosheth of the Gentiles unto the river of Kishon.

¹⁴And Deborah said unto Barak, Up; for this is the day in which the LORD hath delivered Sisera into thine hand: is not the LORD gone out before thee? So Barak went down from mount Tabor, and ten thousand men after him.

¹⁵And the LORD discomfited Sisera, and all his chariots, and all his host, with the edge of the sword before Barak; so that Sisera lighted down off his chariot, and fled away on his feet.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for you to prepare for challenges?

How do you respond to overwhelming odds?

When have you seen God work through your struggles?

Life Application

preparation

Prepare spiritually and practically for the challenges you face.

trust

Trust that God can provide strength in overwhelming situations.

Places in This Verse

Harosheth of the Gentiles

A location associated with Sisera's army, likely situated in northern Canaan.

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