Judges 4:12
Judges 4:12 in Multiple Translations
When Sisera was told that Barak son of Abinoam had gone up Mount Tabor,
And they shewed Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam was gone up to mount Tabor.
And they told Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam was gone up to mount Tabor.
And word was given to Sisera that Barak, the son of Abinoam, had gone up to Mount Tabor.
Sisera heard that Barak, son of Abinoam, had gone to Mount Tabor,
Then they shewed Sisera, that Barak the sonne of Abinoam was gone vp to mout Tabor.
And they declare to Sisera that Barak son of Abinoam hath gone up to mount Tabor,
They told Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam had gone up to Mount Tabor.
And they showed Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam had gone up to mount Tabor.
And it was told Sisara, that Barac the son of Ablinoem was gone up to mount Thabor:
Someone told Sisera that Barak had gone up on Tabor Mountain with an army.
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 4:12
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Judges 4:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּגִּ֖דוּ
לְ/סִֽיסְרָ֑א
כִּ֥י
עָלָ֛ה
בָּרָ֥ק
בֶּן
אֲבִינֹ֖עַם
הַר
תָּבֽוֹר
וַ/יַּגִּ֖דוּ
nâgad
H5046
to tell
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
לְ/סִֽיסְרָ֑א
Çîyçᵉrâʼ
H5516
Sisera
Prep | N-proper
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
עָלָ֛ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בָּרָ֥ק
Bârâq
H1301
Barak
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
אֲבִינֹ֖עַם
ʼĂbîynôʻam
H42
Abinoam
N-proper
הַר
har
H2022
mountain
N-ms
תָּבֽוֹר
Tâbôwr
H8396
Tabor
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 4:12
וַ/יַּגִּ֖דוּ
nâgad
H5046
"to tell"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
To tell or declare something openly, as in Genesis 3:11 where God asks Adam to tell the truth. It means to stand boldly and announce something to someone present. In Exodus 32:27, Moses tells the Levites to declare their actions to the people.
Definition: 1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known 1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare 1a1) to tell, announce, report 1a2) to declare, make known, expound 1a3) to inform of 1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim 1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess 1a5a) messenger (participle) 1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. See also: Genesis 3:11; 1 Samuel 14:33; 2 Kings 9:15.
לְ/סִֽיסְרָ֑א
Çîyçᵉrâʼ
H5516
"Sisera"
Prep | N-proper
Sisera was a Canaanite king and general who was slain by Jael. His name means battle array and he is mentioned in the Bible as a conquering general under king Jabin of Hazor.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.53 § Sisera = "battle array" 1) the conquering general under king Jabin of Hazor and slain by Jael 2) ancestor of a family of temple slaves who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Sisera. See also: Judges 4:2; Judges 4:18; Psalms 83:10.
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
עָלָ֛ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
בָּרָ֥ק
Bârâq
H1301
"Barak"
N-proper
Barak means lightning, a man who delivered Israel from the Canaanites with Deborah's help, as told in Judges 4.6. He was the son of Abinoam of Kedesh. Barak's story shows God's power through faithful leaders.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.4.6; son of: Abinoam (H0042) § Barak = "lightning" or "lightning flash" son of Abinoam of Kedesh who, incited by Deborah, a prophetess of Ephraim, delivered the Israelites from the yoke of Jabin by routing the Canaanites in the plain of Jezreel
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Barak. See also: Judges 4:6; Judges 4:15; Judges 5:15.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אֲבִינֹ֖עַם
ʼĂbîynôʻam
H42
"Abinoam"
N-proper
Abinoam was an Israelite and the father of Barak, a judge in Israel. He is mentioned in the book of Judges as the parent of a prominent figure. Abinoam's name means 'my father is delight'.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.4.6; father of: Barak (H1301) § Abinoam = "my father is delight" father of Barak, descendant of Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Abinoam. See also: Judges 4:6; Judges 5:1; Judges 5:12.
הַר
har
H2022
"mountain"
N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
תָּבֽוֹר
Tâbôwr
H8396
"Tabor"
N-proper
Tabor is a mountain in Palestine where Jesus was transfigured before Peter, James, and John. It's also the name of a nearby city, mentioned in the book of Joshua as a Levite city.
Definition: Tabor = "mound" n pr mont a city of the Merarite Levites located in the territory of Zebulun Another name of ke.sul.lot (כְּסֻלּוֹת "Chesulloth" H3694)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Tabor. See also: Joshua 19:22; 1 Samuel 10:3; Psalms 89:13.
Study Notes — Judges 4:12
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Context — Deborah and Barak
10where he summoned Zebulun and Naphtali. Ten thousand men followed him, and Deborah also went with him.
11Now Heber the Kenite had moved away from the Kenites, the descendants of Hobab the father-in-law of Moses, and had pitched his tent by the great tree of Zaanannim, which was near Kedesh.
12When Sisera was told that Barak son of Abinoam had gone up Mount Tabor,
13he summoned all nine hundred of his iron chariots and all the men with him, from Harosheth-hagoyim to the River Kishon. 14Then Deborah said to Barak, “Arise, for this is the day that the LORD has delivered Sisera into your hand. Has not the LORD gone before you?” So Barak came down from Mount Tabor with ten thousand men following him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 89:12 | North and south You created; Tabor and Hermon shout for joy at Your name. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 46:18 | As surely as I live, declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts, there will come one who is like Tabor among the mountains and like Carmel by the sea. |
| 3 | Joshua 19:12 | From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. |
| 4 | Joshua 19:34 | Then the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and ran from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east. |
| 5 | Judges 4:6 | She summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, “Surely the LORD, the God of Israel, is commanding you: ‘Go and march to Mount Tabor, taking with you ten thousand men of Naphtali and Zebulun. |
Judges 4:12 Summary
[Judges 4:12 tells us that Sisera, the commander of the Canaanite army, was informed that Barak, the Israelite leader, had gone up to Mount Tabor. This verse shows how God's enemies often take notice of the actions of His people, as seen in other biblical accounts like 1 Samuel 23:7-12. Sisera's response to this news was to prepare for battle, but ultimately, his trust was in his military might, not in the true God. As we reflect on this verse, we can learn to trust in God's power and presence, just as Barak did, and to have faith that He will guide and protect us, as promised in Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 41:10.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Sisera and why was he significant in the biblical narrative?
Sisera was a commander of the Canaanite army, and his significance lies in his role as an adversary to the Israelites, as seen in Judges 4:12, where he is informed about Barak's movement, prompting him to take action, similar to how God's enemies are often alerted to the actions of His people, as in 1 Samuel 23:7-12.
What is the importance of Mount Tabor in this verse?
Mount Tabor was a strategic location where Barak had gone up, as mentioned in Judges 4:12, and its importance lies in its elevation and central position, making it a suitable place for Barak to gather his troops, much like how Moses went up to Mount Sinai to receive God's commands in Exodus 19:3.
How did Sisera find out about Barak's movement?
The Bible does not explicitly state how Sisera was informed about Barak's movement in Judges 4:12, but it can be inferred that he had spies or scouts who were monitoring the Israelites' activities, similar to how Absalom had his informants in 2 Samuel 18:9-10.
What was Sisera's response to the news about Barak?
Upon hearing the news, Sisera summoned all his iron chariots and men, as stated in Judges 4:13, indicating his confidence in his military might, but ultimately, his response was a manifestation of his lack of faith in the true God, unlike the faith demonstrated by the Israelites in Joshua 1:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can be more aware of the spiritual battles that are taking place around me, and how can I prepare myself for them?
- How can I, like Barak, trust in God's power and presence in the face of overwhelming odds, as seen in Judges 4:12 and other biblical accounts?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's sovereignty, just as the Israelites did when they followed Barak up Mount Tabor?
- In what ways can I be a source of encouragement and faith to those around me, just as Deborah was to Barak in Judges 4:14?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 4:12
And they showed Sisera,.... Either some of the Canaanites that dwelt near Tabor, or some spies that Sisera had out; though some think the Kenites told him, who were at peace with Jabin, Jude 4:17;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 4:12
And they shewed Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam was gone up to mount Tabor.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 4:12
They, i.e. his people dwelling there, or his spies; or, he was told, this being an impersonal speech.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 4:12
Judges 4:12 And they shewed Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam was gone up to mount Tabor.Ver. 12. And they showed Sisera.] It was brought unto him either by public rumour, “ Sine vano publica fama, ” or else by intelligencers employed for the purpose: Habent enim Principes suos coricaeos. Mount Tabor also was a high hill, and not far from him.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 4:12
(12) They shewed Sisera.—The previous verse has been introduced by way of anticipation, that the reader—who has last heard of the Kenites in the south of Judah (Judges 1:16)—may not be surprised at Judges 4:17 to find them in Naphtali. It is not, therefore, necessary to suppose that the “they” means the Kenites. It may be an impersonal expression (as it is rendered in the LXX. and Vulg. “it was told”).
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The Leaders Took the Lead the People Offered Themselves Willingly by Richard E. Bieber | Richard E. Bieber preaches on the concept that revival in the Body of Christ always begins with God's initiative, not our own efforts. He emphasizes the importance of leaders takin |
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