Judges 5:19 cpdv — The kings came and fought; the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach, beside the waters of Megiddo. And yet they took no sp…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The kings came and fought; the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach, beside the waters of Megiddo. And yet they took no spoils. "

— Judges 5:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 5 — Context

16

Why do you live between two borders, so that you hear the bleating of the flocks? Reuben was divided against himself. Contention was found among great souls.

17

Gilead rested beyond the Jordan, and Dan was occupied with ships. Asher was living on the shore of the sea, and dwelling in the ports.

18

Yet truly, Zebulun and Naphtali offered their lives to death in the region of Merom.

19

The kings came and fought; the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach, beside the waters of Megiddo. And yet they took no spoils.

20

The conflict against them was from heaven. The stars, remaining in their order and courses, fought against Sisera.

21

The torrent of Kishon dragged away their carcasses, the onrushing torrent, the torrent of Kishon. O my soul, tread upon the stalwart!

22

The hoofs of the horses were broken, while the strongest of the enemies fled away with fury, and rushed on to ruin.

Judges 5:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Judges 5:19 say?
Judges 5:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The kings came and fought; the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach, beside the waters of Megiddo. And yet they took no spoils. ”
Where is Judges 5:19 in the Bible?
Judges 5:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 5, verse 19.
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 5:19.
What translation should I read Judges 5:19 in?
Judges 5:19 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 5:19?
Judges 5:19 reads (CPDV): “The kings came and fought; the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach, beside the waters of Megiddo. And yet they took no spoils. ” 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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