Judges 5:20 net — From the sky the stars fought, from their paths in the heavens they fought against Sisera.

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"From the sky the stars fought, from their paths in the heavens they fought against Sisera."

— Judges 5:20, NET Bible

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Judges 5 — Context

17

Gilead stayed put beyond the Jordan River. As for Dan– why did he seek temporary employment in the shipyards? Asher remained on the seacoast, he stayed by his harbors.

18

The men of Zebulun were not concerned about their lives; Naphtali charged on to the battlefields.

19

Kings came, they fought; the kings of Canaan fought, at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo, but they took no silver as plunder.

20

From the sky the stars fought, from their paths in the heavens they fought against Sisera.

21

The Kishon River carried them off; the river confronted them– the Kishon River. Step on the necks of the strong!

22

The horses’ hooves pounded the ground; the stallions galloped madly.

23

‘Call judgment down on Meroz,’ says the LORD’s angel;‘Be sure to call judgment down on those who live there, because they did not come to help in the LORD’s battle, to help in the LORD’s battle against the warriors.’

Judges 5:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 5:20 say?
Judges 5:20 in the NET Bible reads: “From the sky the stars fought, from their paths in the heavens they fought against Sisera.”
Where is Judges 5:20 in the Bible?
Judges 5:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 5, verse 20.
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 5:20.
What translation should I read Judges 5:20 in?
Judges 5:20 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 5:20?
Judges 5:20 reads (NET): “From the sky the stars fought, from their paths in the heavens they fought against Sisera.” 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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