Judges 5:18 kjv — Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field.

King James Version

"Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field."

— Judges 5:18, King James Version

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Judges 5 — Context

15

And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; even Issachar, and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart.

16

Why abodest thou among the sheepfolds, to hear the bleatings of the flocks? For the divisions of Reuben there were great searchings of heart.

17

Gilead abode beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships? Asher continued on the sea shore, and abode in his breaches.

18

Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field.

19

The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.

20

They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera.

21

The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.

Judges 5:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 5:18 say?
Judges 5:18 in the King James Version reads: “Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field.”
Where is Judges 5:18 in the Bible?
Judges 5:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 5, verse 18.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 5:18.
What translation should I read Judges 5:18 in?
Judges 5:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 5:18?
Judges 5:18 reads (KJV): “Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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