Judges 5:23 asv — Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of Jehovah. Curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof, Because they came not to the help…

American Standard Version

"Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of Jehovah. Curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof, Because they came not to the help of Jehovah, To the help of Jehovah against the mighty. "

— Judges 5:23, American Standard Version

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Judges 5 — Context

20

From heaven fought the stars, From their courses they fought against Sisera.

21

The river Kishon swept them away, That ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, march on with strength.

22

Then did the horsehoofs stamp By reason of the prancings, the prancings of their strong ones.

23

Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of Jehovah. Curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof, Because they came not to the help of Jehovah, To the help of Jehovah against the mighty.

24

Blessed above women shall Jael be, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Blessed shall she be above women in the tent.

25

He asked water, andshe gave him milk; She brought him butter in a lordly dish.

26

She put her hand to the tent-pin, And her right hand to the workmen’s hammer; And with the hammer she smote Sisera, she smote through his head; Yea, she pierced and struck through his temples.

Judges 5:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 5:23 say?
Judges 5:23 in the American Standard Version reads: “Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of Jehovah. Curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof, Because they came not to the help of Jehovah, To the help of Jehovah against the mighty. ”
Where is Judges 5:23 in the Bible?
Judges 5:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 5, verse 23.
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 5:23.
What translation should I read Judges 5:23 in?
Judges 5:23 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 5:23?
Judges 5:23 reads (ASV): “Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of Jehovah. Curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof, Because they came not to the help of Jehovah, To the help of Jehovah against the mighty. ” 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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