Judges 5:21 nasb — "The torrent of Kishon swept them away, The ancient torrent, the torrent Kishon. O my soul, march on with strength.

NASB

""The torrent of Kishon swept them away, The ancient torrent, the torrent Kishon. O my soul, march on with strength."

— Judges 5:21, NASB

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Judges 5 — Context

18

"Zebulun was a people who despised their lives even to death, And Naphtali also, on the high places of the field.

19

"The kings came and fought; Then fought the kings of Canaan At Taanach near the waters of Megiddo; They took no plunder in silver.

20

"The stars fought from heaven, From their courses they fought against Sisera.

21

"The torrent of Kishon swept them away, The ancient torrent, the torrent Kishon. O my soul, march on with strength.

22

"Then the horses' hoofs beat From the dashing, the dashing of his valiant steeds.

23

'Curse Meroz,' said the angel of the LORD, 'Utterly curse its inhabitants; Because they did not come to the help of the LORD, To the help of the LORD against the warriors.'

24

"Most blessed of women is Jael, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Most blessed is she of women in the tent.

Judges 5:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Judges 5:21 say?
Judges 5:21 in the NASB reads: “"The torrent of Kishon swept them away, The ancient torrent, the torrent Kishon. O my soul, march on with strength.”
Where is Judges 5:21 in the Bible?
Judges 5:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 5, verse 21.
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 5:21.
What translation should I read Judges 5:21 in?
Judges 5:21 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 5:21?
Judges 5:21 reads (NASB): “"The torrent of Kishon swept them away, The ancient torrent, the torrent Kishon. O my soul, march on with strength.” 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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