Judges 5:24

²⁴ "Most blessed of women be Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women.

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Other Translations of Judges 5:24

King James Version

²⁴ Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent.

English Standard Version

²⁴ "Most blessed of women be Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, of tent-dwelling women most blessed.

The Message

²⁴ Most blessed of all women is Jael, wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of homemaking women.

New King James Version

²⁴ "Most blessed among women is Jael, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Blessed is she among women in tents.

New Living Translation

²⁴ "Most blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite. May she be blessed above all women who live in tents.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Judges 5:24

Commentary on Judges 5:24-31

(Read Judges 5:24-31)

Jael had a special blessing. Those whose lot is cast in the tent, in a low and narrow sphere, if they serve God according to the powers he has given them, shall not lose their reward. The mother of Sisera looked for his return, not in the least fearing his success. Let us take heed of indulging eager desires towards any temporal good, particularly toward that which cherishes vain-glory, for that was what she here doted on. What a picture does she present of an ungodly and sensual heart! How shameful and childish these wishes of an aged mother and her attendants for her son! And thus does God often bring ruin on his enemies when they are most puffed up. Deborah concludes with a prayer to God for the destruction of all his foes, and for the comfort of all his friends. Such shall be the honour, and joy of all who love God in sincerity, they shall shine for ever as the sun in the firmament.