The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.
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Gill's Exposition
The river of Kishon swept them away,.... To which Sisera's army was drawn, and where it was discomfited; and very probably many of them, in their confusion, endeavoured to make their escape by fording…
Barnes' Notes
The word translated ancient occurs only here. The phrase probably means that Kishon was celebrated from ancient times on account of the battles fought on its banks.
Here, I. Deborah stirs up herself and Barak to celebrate this victory in the most solemn manner, to the glory of God and the honour of Israel, for the encouragement of their friends and the greater…
Cambridge Bible
swept them away The battle must have taken place in the winter or spring, for in summer the Kishon runs low. The fate of Sisera's host finds a parallel in the battle of Mt Tabor between the army of…
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