Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And the hand of the Israelites pressed harder and harder against Jabin king of Canaan until they destroyed him. New Living Translation And from that time on Israel became stronger and stronger against King Jabin until they finally destroyed him. English Standard Version And the hand of the people of Israel pressed harder and harder against Jabin the king of Canaan, until they destroyed Jabin king of Canaan. Berean Standard Bible And the hand of the Israelites grew stronger and stronger against Jabin king of Canaan until they destroyed him. King James Bible And the hand of the children of Israel prospered, and prevailed against Jabin the king of Canaan, until they had destroyed Jabin king of Canaan. New King James Version And the hand of the children of Israel grew stronger and stronger against Jabin king of Canaan, until they had destroyed Jabin king of Canaan. New American Standard Bible And the hand of the sons of Israel pressed harder and harder upon Jabin the king of Canaan, until they had eliminated Jabin the king of Canaan. NASB 1995 The hand of the sons of Israel pressed heavier and heavier upon Jabin the king of Canaan, until they had destroyed Jabin the king of Canaan. NASB 1977 And the hand of the sons of Israel pressed heavier and heavier upon Jabin the king of Canaan, until they had destroyed Jabin the king of Canaan. Legacy Standard Bible And the hand of the sons of Israel went forth heavier and heavier against Jabin the king of Canaan, until they had cut off Jabin the king of Canaan. Amplified Bible And the hand of the sons of Israel pressed down heavier and heavier on Jabin king of Canaan, until they had destroyed him. Christian Standard Bible The power of the Israelites continued to increase against King Jabin of Canaan until they destroyed him. Holman Christian Standard Bible The power of the Israelites continued to increase against Jabin king of Canaan until they destroyed him. American Standard Version And the hand of the children of Israel prevailed more and more against Jabin the king of Canaan, until they had destroyed Jabin king of Canaan. Contemporary English Version Jabin grew weaker while the Israelites kept growing stronger, until at last the Israelites destroyed him. English Revised Version And the hand of the children of Israel prevailed more and more against Jabin the king of Canaan, until they had destroyed Jabin king of Canaan. GOD'S WORD® Translation The Israelites became stronger and stronger until they destroyed him. Good News Translation They pressed harder and harder against him until they destroyed him. International Standard Version And the Israelis gained greater control over King Jabin of Canaan until they had eliminated him. Majority Standard Bible And the hand of the Israelites grew stronger and stronger against Jabin king of Canaan until they destroyed him. NET Bible Israel's power continued to overwhelm King Jabin of Canaan until they did away with him. New Heart English Bible The hand of the children of Israel prevailed more and more against Jabin the king of Canaan, until they had destroyed Jabin king of Canaan. Webster's Bible Translation And the hand of the children of Israel prospered, and prevailed against Jabin the king of Canaan, until they had destroyed Jabin king of Canaan. World English Bible The hand of the children of Israel prevailed more and more against Jabin the king of Canaan, until they had destroyed Jabin king of Canaan. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the hand of the sons of Israel goes, going on and becoming hard on Jabin king of Canaan, until they have cut off Jabin king of Canaan. Young's Literal Translation and the hand of the sons of Israel goeth, going on and becoming hard on Jabin king of Canaan, till that they have cut off Jabin king of Canaan. Smith's Literal Translation And the hand of the sons of Israel, going, will go, and be hard upon Jabin, king of Canaan, till they cut off Jabin, king of Canaan. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho grew daily stronger, and with a mighty hand overpowered Jabin king of Chanaan, till they quite destroyed him. Catholic Public Domain Version And they increased every day. And with a strong hand they overpowered Jabin, the king of Canaan, until they wiped him out. New American Bible their power weighed ever more heavily on him, until at length they finished off the Canaanite king, Jabin. New Revised Standard Version Then the hand of the Israelites bore harder and harder on King Jabin of Canaan, until they destroyed King Jabin of Canaan. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the hand of the children of Israel prospered and prevailed against Nabin the king of Canaan until they slew Nabin king of Canaan. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the hand of the children of Israel was going and strong against Nabin, King of Canaan, until they killed Nabin, King of Canaan OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the hand of the children of Israel prevailed more and more against Jabin the king of Canaan, until they had destroyed Jabin king of Canaan. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the hand of the children of Israel prevailed more and more against Jabin king of Chanaan, until they utterly destroyed Jabin king of Chanaan. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jael Kills Sisera…23On that day God subdued Jabin king of Canaan before the Israelites. 24And the hand of the Israelites grew stronger and stronger against Jabin king of Canaan until they destroyed him. Cross References Exodus 17:11-13 As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed. / When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down. / So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his army with the sword. Joshua 11:8 and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who struck them down and pursued them all the way to Greater Sidon and Misrephoth-maim, and eastward as far as the Valley of Mizpeh. They struck them down, leaving no survivors. 1 Samuel 7:13 So the Philistines were subdued, and they stopped invading the territory of Israel. And the hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel. 2 Samuel 8:1 Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. 2 Kings 13:5 So the LORD gave Israel a deliverer, and they escaped the power of the Arameans. Then the people of Israel lived in their own homes as they had before. Psalm 18:47 the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me, Psalm 44:5 Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies. Psalm 47:3 He subdues nations beneath us, and peoples under our feet. Psalm 110:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” Isaiah 9:4 For as in the day of Midian You have shattered the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, and the rod of their oppressor. Isaiah 10:27 On that day the burden will be lifted from your shoulders, and the yoke from your neck. The yoke will be broken because your neck will be too large. Isaiah 41:2 Who has aroused one from the east and called him to his feet in righteousness? He hands nations over to him and subdues kings before him. He turns them to dust with his sword, to windblown chaff with his bow. Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! 2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. Treasury of Scripture And the hand of the children of Israel prospered, and prevailed against Jabin the king of Canaan, until they had destroyed Jabin king of Canaan. prospered. 1 Samuel 3:12 In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end. Jump to Previous Bore Canaan Canaanite Children Destroyed Hand Hard Harder Heavier Increasing Israel Israelites Jabin Power Pressed Prevailed Prospered StrongerJump to Next Bore Canaan Canaanite Children Destroyed Hand Hard Harder Heavier Increasing Israel Israelites Jabin Power Pressed Prevailed Prospered StrongerJudges 4 1. Deborah and Barak deliver them from Jabin and Sisera17. Jael kills Sisera And the hand of the Israelites grew stronger and stronger This phrase indicates a progressive increase in power and influence. In the context of Judges, it reflects the cyclical pattern of Israel's history during the time of the judges, where periods of oppression were followed by deliverance and victory. The strengthening of Israel's hand can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to give them victory over their enemies when they are obedient to Him (Deuteronomy 28:7). This growing strength is also a testament to God's faithfulness in empowering His people despite their previous disobedience. against Jabin king of Canaan until they destroyed him Persons / Places / Events 1. IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who were under oppression by Jabin, king of Canaan. Their growing strength signifies God's deliverance and empowerment. 2. Jabin, King of Canaan The oppressor of Israel, representing the forces against God's people. His eventual defeat symbolizes the triumph of God's will. 3. Deborah A prophetess and judge of Israel, who played a crucial role in leading Israel to victory over Jabin's forces. 4. Barak The military leader who, under Deborah's guidance, led the Israelite army against Sisera, Jabin's commander. 5. Sisera The commander of Jabin's army, whose defeat was pivotal in the weakening of Jabin's reign. Teaching Points Divine EmpowermentGod empowers His people to overcome their adversaries. Just as the Israelites grew stronger against Jabin, believers today can trust in God's strength to face their challenges. Leadership and Obedience Deborah and Barak's account highlights the importance of godly leadership and obedience to God's commands. We should seek to follow God's guidance in our lives. Persistence in Faith The gradual strengthening of the Israelites teaches us the value of persistence in faith. Victory may not be immediate, but steadfastness in God’s promises leads to triumph. God's Sovereignty The eventual destruction of Jabin underscores God's sovereignty over nations and rulers. We can rest assured that God is in control, even when facing powerful opposition.(24) The hand of the children of Israel prospered, and prevailed.--Literally, as in the margin, The hand. . . . going went, and was hard--i.e., "became heavier and heavier in its pressure." The battle of the Kishon was the beginning of a complete deliverance of Israel from the yoke of the Canaanites. Hebrew And the handיַ֤ד (yaḏ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of the Israelites בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son grew stronger וַתֵּ֜לֶךְ (wat·tê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk and stronger וְקָשָׁ֔ה (wə·qā·šāh) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7186: Hard, severe against עַ֖ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Jabin יָבִ֣ין (yā·ḇîn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2985: Jabin -- 'one who is intelligent', two Canaanite kings king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Canaan כְּנָ֑עַן (kə·nā·‘an) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3667: Canaan -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land West of the Jordan until עַ֚ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while they destroyed הִכְרִ֔יתוּ (hiḵ·rî·ṯū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant him. יָבִ֥ין (yā·ḇîn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2985: Jabin -- 'one who is intelligent', two Canaanite kings Links Judges 4:24 NIVJudges 4:24 NLT Judges 4:24 ESV Judges 4:24 NASB Judges 4:24 KJV Judges 4:24 BibleApps.com Judges 4:24 Biblia Paralela Judges 4:24 Chinese Bible Judges 4:24 French Bible Judges 4:24 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 4:24 The hand of the children of Israel (Jd Judg. 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