Judges 5:23 nasb — 'Curse Meroz,' said the angel of the LORD, 'Utterly curse its inhabitants; Because they did not come to the help of the…

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"'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.'"

— Judges 5:23, NASB

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Judges 5 — Context

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

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

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

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'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.'

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

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"He asked for water and she gave him milk; In a magnificent bowl she brought him curds.

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"She reached out her hand for the tent peg, And her right hand for the workmen's hammer. Then she struck Sisera, she smashed his head; And she shattered and pierced his temple.

Judges 5:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 5:23 say?
Judges 5:23 in the NASB reads: “'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.'”
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 (NASB): “'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.'” 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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