Judges 5:2 kjva — Praise ye the Lord for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Praise ye the Lord for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves."

— Judges 5:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Judges 5:2 in Other Translations

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Judges 5 — Context

1

Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,

2

Praise ye the Lord for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.

3

Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto the Lord; I will sing praise to the Lord God of Israel.

4

Lord, when thou wentest out of Seir, when thou marchedst out of the field of Edom, the earth trembled, and the heavens dropped, the clouds also dropped water.

5

The mountains melted from before the Lord, even that Sinai from before the Lord God of Israel.

Judges 5:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 5:2 say?
Judges 5:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Praise ye the Lord for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.”
Where is Judges 5:2 in the Bible?
Judges 5:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 5, verse 2.
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 5:2.
What translation should I read Judges 5:2 in?
Judges 5:2 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 5:2?
Judges 5:2 reads (KJVA): “Praise ye the Lord for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.” 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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