Judges 5:26 cpdv — She put her left hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workman’s mallet. And she struck Sisera, seeking in his he…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"She put her left hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workman’s mallet. And she struck Sisera, seeking in his head a place for the wound, and strongly piercing his temples. "

— Judges 5:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 5 — Context

23

‘Cursed be the land of Meroz!’ said the Angel of the Lord. ‘Cursed be its inhabitants! For they did not come to the aid of the Lord, to the assistance of his most valiant men.’

24

Blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite. And blessed is she in her tabernacle.

25

He begged her for water, and she gave him milk, and she offered him butter in a dish fit for princes.

26

She put her left hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workman’s mallet. And she struck Sisera, seeking in his head a place for the wound, and strongly piercing his temples.

27

Between her feet, he was ruined. He fainted away and passed on. He curled up before her feet, and he lay there lifeless and miserable.

28

His mother gazed through a window and wailed. And she spoke from an upper room: ‘Why does his chariot delay in returning? Why are the feet of his team of horses so slow?’

29

One who was wiser than the rest of his wives responded to her mother-in-law with this:

Judges 5:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 5:26 say?
Judges 5:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “She put her left hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workman’s mallet. And she struck Sisera, seeking in his head a place for the wound, and strongly piercing his temples. ”
Where is Judges 5:26 in the Bible?
Judges 5:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 5, verse 26.
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 5:26.
What translation should I read Judges 5:26 in?
Judges 5:26 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 5:26?
Judges 5:26 reads (CPDV): “She put her left hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workman’s mallet. And she struck Sisera, seeking in his head a place for the wound, and strongly piercing his temples. ” 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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