Judges 5:19

Verse 19

19. There came kings Canaanitish kings or princes confederate with Jabin. Compare Joshua 11:1-5. As in Joshua’s time, so now, all these kings combined together to fight with Israel.

At Taanach The modern Taannuk, in the southwestern part of the great Plain of Esdraelon. See at Joshua 12:21.

Megiddo The modern el-Lej-jun, about four miles northwest of Taunnuk. See again at Joshua 12:21.

The waters of Megiddo are the numerous small streams in the neighbourhood, which flow into and help to form the ancient Kishon.

Spoil of silver they did not take A caustic sentence. They gathered no spoils. Their plans of conquest ended in dire defeat.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Be the first to react on this!

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 19

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Group of Brands