Judges 5:7 kjva — The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Isr…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel."

— Judges 5:7, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Judges 5 — Context

4

Lord, when thou wentest out of Seir, when thou marchedst out of the field of Edom, the earth trembled, and the heavens dropped, the clouds also dropped water.

5

The mountains melted from before the Lord, even that Sinai from before the Lord God of Israel.

6

In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, and the travellers walked through byways.

7

The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel.

8

They chose new gods; then was war in the gates: was there a shield or spear seen among forty thousand in Israel?

9

My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the Lord.

10

Speak, ye that ride on white asses, ye that sit in judgment, and walk by the way.

Judges 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 5:7 say?
Judges 5:7 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel.”
Where is Judges 5:7 in the Bible?
Judges 5:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 5, verse 7.
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 5:7.
What translation should I read Judges 5:7 in?
Judges 5:7 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 5:7?
Judges 5:7 reads (KJVA): “The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel.” 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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