THEOSISJakimov I.S.
Verse 17 describes groups that are utterly unresponsive when it comes to the quest for freedom from oppression. These groups remain in their own dwellings, choosing not to engage in the struggle for the liberation of their nation.
Judges 5:17Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers
Galaad rested beyond the Jordan, and Dan applied himself to ships: Aser dwelt on the sea shore, and abode in the havens.
גִּלְעָ֗ד בְּעֵ֤בֶר הַיַּרְדֵּן֙ שָׁכֵ֔ן וְדָ֕ן לָ֥מָּה יָג֖וּר אֳנִיּ֑וֹת אָשֵׁ֗ר יָשַׁב֙ לְח֣וֹף יַמִּ֔ים וְעַ֥ל מִפְרָצָ֖יו יִשְׁכּֽוֹן׃
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Cross references
Passages read together with this verse.
- Josh 13:25The border of Jaser, and all the cities of Galaad, and half the land of the children of Ammon: as far as Aroer which is over against Rabba:
- Josh 19:24And the fifth lot fell to the tribe of the children of Aser by their kindreds:
- Josh 19:31This is the possession of the children of Aser by their kindreds, and the cities and their villages.
- Josh 13:31And half Galaad, and Astaroth, and Edrai, cities of the kingdom of Og in Basan: to the children of Machir, the son of Manasses, to one half of the children of Machir according to their kindreds.