Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Most blessed of women be Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women. New Living Translation “Most blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite. May she be blessed above all women who live in tents. English Standard Version “Most blessed of women be Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, of tent-dwelling women most blessed. Berean Standard Bible Most blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women. Berean Literal Bible Most blessed above women is Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite; above women in the tent she is blessed. King James Bible Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent. New King James Version “Most blessed among women is Jael, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Blessed is she among women in tents. New American Standard Bible “Most blessed of women is Jael, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Most blessed is she of women in the tent. NASB 1995 “Most blessed of women is Jael, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Most blessed is she of women in the tent. NASB 1977 “Most blessed of women is Jael, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Most blessed is she of women in the tent. Legacy Standard Bible “Most blessed of women is Jael, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Most blessed is she of women in the tent. Amplified Bible “Most blessed of women is Jael, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Most blessed is she of women in the tent. Berean Annotated Bible Most blessed among women is Jael (mountain goat), the wife of Heber (comrade) the Kenite (smiths), most blessed of tent-dwelling women. Christian Standard Bible Most blessed of women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite; she is most blessed among tent-dwelling women. Holman Christian Standard Bible Jael is most blessed of women, the wife of Heber the Kenite; she is most blessed among tent-dwelling women. American Standard Version Blessed above women shall Jael be, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Blessed shall she be above women in the tent. Contemporary English Version But honor Jael, the wife of Heber from the Kenite clan. Give more honor to her than to any other woman who lives in tents. Yes, give more honor to her than to any other woman. English Revised Version Blessed above women shall Jael be, the wife of Heber the Kenite, blessed shall she be above women in the tent. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jael, wife of Heber the Kenite, should be the most blessed woman, the most blessed woman living in a tent. Good News Translation The most fortunate of women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite--the most fortunate of women who live in tents. International Standard Version "Blessed above all women is Jael, wife of Heber the Kenite; most blessed is she among women who live in tents! NET Bible The most rewarded of women should be Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite! She should be the most rewarded of women who live in tents. New Heart English Bible Jael shall be blessed above women, the wife of Heber the Kenite; blessed shall she be above women in the tent. Webster's Bible Translation Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMost blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women. World English Bible “Jael shall be blessed above women, the wife of Heber the Kenite; blessed shall she be above women in the tent. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAbove women is Jael, "" The wife of Heber the Kenite, "" She is blessed above women in the tent. Berean Literal Bible Most blessed above women is Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite; above women in the tent she is blessed. Young's Literal Translation Blessed above women is Jael, Wife of Heber the Kenite, Above women in the tent she is blessed. Smith's Literal Translation Blessed shall be Jael above women, The wife of Heber the Kenite, Above women in the tent shall she be blessed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlessed among women be Jahel the wife of Haber the Cinite, and blessed be she in her tent. Catholic Public Domain Version Blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite. And blessed is she in her tabernacle. New American Bible Most blessed of women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, blessed among tent-dwelling women! New Revised Standard Version “Most blessed of women be Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, of tent-dwelling women most blessed. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBlessed above women shall Anael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Blessed of women shall be Anayl, the wife of Khubar, the Blacksmith, more than women who are in the tent will be blessed OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Blessed above women shall Jael be, The wife of Heber the Kenite, Above women in the tent shall she be blessed. Brenton Septuagint Translation Blessed among women be Jael wife of Chaber the Kenite; let her be blessed above women in tents. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Song of Deborah and Barak…23‘Curse Meroz,’ says the angel of the LORD. ‘Bitterly curse her inhabitants; for they did not come to help the LORD, to help the LORD against the mighty.’ 24Most blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women. 25He asked for water, and she gave him milk. In a magnificent bowl she brought him curds.… Cross References Most blessed among women is Jael, Luke 1:42 In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! Judges 4:21-22 But as he lay sleeping from exhaustion, Heber’s wife Jael took a tent peg, grabbed a hammer, and went silently to Sisera. She drove the peg through his temple and into the ground, and he died. / When Barak arrived in pursuit of Sisera, Jael went out to greet him and said to him, “Come, and I will show you the man you are seeking.” So he went in with her, and there lay Sisera dead, with a tent peg through his temple. Proverbs 31:28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well: the wife of Heber the Kenite, Judges 4:17 Meanwhile, Sisera had fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there was peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. 1 Samuel 15:6 And he warned the Kenites, “Since you showed kindness to all the Israelites when they came up out of Egypt, go on and get away from the Amalekites. Otherwise I will sweep you away with them.” So the Kenites moved away from the Amalekites. Numbers 24:21-22 Next he saw the Kenites and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Your dwelling place is secure, and your nest is set in a cliff. / Yet Kain will be destroyed when Asshur takes you captive.” most blessed of tent-dwelling women. Judges 4:18-21 Jael went out to greet Sisera and said to him, “Come in, my lord. Come in with me. Do not be afraid.” So he entered her tent, and she covered him with a blanket. / Sisera said to her, “Please give me a little water to drink, for I am thirsty.” So she opened a container of milk, gave him a drink, and covered him again. / “Stand at the entrance to the tent,” he said, “and if anyone comes and asks you, ‘Is there a man here?’ say, ‘No.’” … Genesis 24:67 And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death. Genesis 18:6-10 So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.” / Meanwhile, Abraham ran to the herd, selected a tender and choice calf, and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it. / Then Abraham brought curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared, and he set them before the men and stood by them under the tree as they ate. … Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” Proverbs 31:30-31 Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. / Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates. Hebrews 11:32-34 And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. 2 Samuel 20:16-22 a wise woman called out from the city, “Listen! Listen! Please tell Joab to come here so that I may speak with him.” / When he had come near to her, the woman asked, “Are you Joab?” “I am,” he replied. “Listen to the words of your servant,” she said. “I am listening,” he answered. / Then the woman said, “Long ago they used to say, ‘Seek counsel at Abel,’ and that is how disputes were settled. … 1 Samuel 2:1-10 At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. / There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. / Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed. … Revelation 12:1-6 And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed in the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. / She was pregnant and crying out in the pain and agony of giving birth. / Then another sign appeared in heaven: a huge red dragon with seven heads, ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads. … Treasury of Scripture Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent. Judges 4:17 Howbeit Sisera fled away on his feet to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite: for there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. Genesis 14:19 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: Proverbs 31:31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Jump to Previous Blessed Blessings Heber Jael Ja'el Kenite Ken'ite Tent Tents Wife WomenJump to Next Blessed Blessings Heber Jael Ja'el Kenite Ken'ite Tent Tents Wife WomenJudges 5 1. The Song of Deborah and BarakMost blessed among women is Jael Jael is celebrated for her decisive action in the defeat of Sisera, the commander of the Canaanite army. Her blessing is reminiscent of the praise given to other women in Scripture, such as Mary, the mother of Jesus, who is also called "blessed among women" (Luke 1:42). This parallel highlights the significant role women play in God's redemptive history. Jael's actions are seen as divinely inspired, fulfilling Deborah's prophecy that a woman would claim victory over Sisera (Judges 4:9). the wife of Heber the Kenite most blessed of tent-dwelling women Persons / Places / Events 1. JaelThe wife of Heber the Kenite, Jael is celebrated for her decisive action in killing Sisera, the commander of the Canaanite army, thereby delivering Israel from oppression. Her actions are praised in the Song of Deborah. 2. Heber the Kenite Heber was a member of the Kenite clan, which had separated from the other Kenites and pitched his tent near Kedesh. The Kenites were descendants of Moses' father-in-law, Jethro. 3. Sisera The commander of the Canaanite army under King Jabin of Hazor. He was defeated by the Israelites under the leadership of Deborah and Barak and was killed by Jael. 4. Deborah A prophetess and judge of Israel who, along with Barak, led the Israelites to victory over the Canaanite forces. 5. The Tent The setting of Jael's decisive act, symbolizing domesticity and hospitality, which Jael subverts to achieve a military victory. Teaching Points Courage in Unexpected RolesJael's account teaches that God can use anyone, regardless of their societal role, to accomplish His purposes. Her courage in a domestic setting challenges us to be bold in our faith, even in unexpected circumstances. Divine Providence The account of Jael demonstrates God's providence in delivering His people. It reminds us to trust in God's timing and methods, even when they defy human expectations. The Power of Righteous Action Jael's decisive action against Sisera illustrates the impact of righteous deeds. Believers are encouraged to act justly and courageously in the face of evil. Blessing through Obedience Jael is called "most blessed among women" because of her obedience to God's will. This highlights the blessings that come from aligning our actions with God's purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 5:24?2. How does Judges 5:24 highlight Jael's role in God's deliverance plan? 3. What qualities of Jael can we emulate in our spiritual battles today? 4. How does Judges 5:24 connect with Proverbs 31:10 on virtuous women? 5. Why is Jael called "most blessed" among women in Judges 5:24? 6. How can we apply Jael's courage in confronting evil in our lives? 7. Why is Jael called "most blessed of women" in Judges 5:24 despite her violent act? 8. How does Judges 5:24 align with the overall theme of divine justice in the Bible? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Judges 5:24? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 5? 11. Judges 5:24-27: Is Jael’s method of killing Sisera a credible historical report, or is it exaggerated symbolism? 12. Who was Jael and what did she do? 13. Who was Sisera in the Bible? 14. Judges 4:9 features a prophecy about Sisera’s defeat by a woman—could this be a later editorial addition that conflicts with the main story? What Does Judges 5:24 Mean Most blessed among women“Most blessed among women is Jael” (Judges 5:24) sets Jael beside the select few whom God calls “blessed among women,” such as Mary in Luke 1:42 and Leah in Genesis 30:13. • This is a Spirit-inspired verdict, delivered in Deborah and Barak’s victory song (Judges 5:1–3), affirming that Jael’s deed carries divine approval. • The double superlative (“most…among”) marks her as uniquely honored, in the same way Proverbs 31:28 praises the virtuous wife and Psalm 112:1 blesses those who fear the LORD. • God is showing that blessing is tied to fearless obedience, not social standing (cf. 1 Samuel 2:30). Is Jael The name that follows anchors the blessing to a specific historical woman (Judges 4:17–22). • Jael drove the tent peg through Sisera’s head, fulfilling Deborah’s prophecy that “the LORD will deliver Sisera into the hand of a woman” (Judges 4:9). • Her courage mirrors later heroes credited for faith-driven action—compare Hebrews 11:32’s unnamed “others” who won battles by faith. • Jael acted when Israel’s army was exhausted (Judges 4:15-16); God chose a single individual to finish the victory, reinforcing Zechariah 4:6: “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit.” The wife of Heber the Kenite Mentioning her husband and clan (Judges 4:11) shows: • Jael was not an Israelite; the Kenites traced back to Moses’ Midianite in-laws (Numbers 10:29; Judges 1:16). • Heber had pitched his tent near Kedesh, away from his tribe, signaling mixed alliances. Yet Jael’s loyalty ultimately lay with Israel’s God, echoing Rahab in Joshua 2:11. • Her identity underlines that family background neither guarantees nor hinders faithful service—see Ezekiel 18:20; 2 Corinthians 5:10. Most blessed of tent-dwelling women The phrase narrows the spotlight to her everyday setting. • A “tent-dwelling” life was ordinary and domestic (Genesis 18:9; Songs 1:5), yet God turned routine tools—a hammer and tent peg—into instruments of deliverance (Judges 4:21). • Jael’s sphere seemed insignificant compared with soldiers’ battlefields, but God delights in using what is “weak” to shame the strong (1 Corinthians 1:27; 1 Samuel 17:45). • Her example elevates faithful homemakers alike, paralleling Proverbs 31:27’s praise for one who “watches over the affairs of her household.” summary Judges 5:24 celebrates Jael as uniquely blessed because, in a humble tent, she courageously obeyed God and delivered Israel. Her story reminds us that God honors fearless faith wherever it is found, lifts up those the world overlooks, and turns ordinary settings into stages for extraordinary victory. (24) Blessed above women.--Jael would be regarded as a patriotic heroine, whose daring had secured to Israel the fruits of their victory. The morals of that early age were not sufficiently enlightened to understand that treachery and assassination are never justifiable, however good may be the end in view. But, as serious moralists, even in the nineteenth century, have held up to admiration the murder of Marat by Charlotte Corday, and have even given to her the title of "the Angel of Assassination," we can hardly be surprised that Deborah should exult in Jael's heroism, and her choice of the right side, without expressing--perhaps even without the degree of later moral enlightenment which would have led her to feel--any moral reprobation of the means by which the end was accomplished. But to compare this outburst of patriotic approval for such a deed with the salutation of "Blessed art thou among women," addressed by the angel to the blessed Virgin Mary (as is done by some commentators), seems to me a most dangerous way of handling the mere words of Scripture, apart from their context and true significance.Above women in the tent.--The honour paid to her because of her deed would raise her far above the common mass of ignorant and downtrodden nomad women. Instead of a Kenite woman, she would be lauded and honoured as a heroine of Israel. Verse 24. - Blessed above women, etc. With the selfish indifference of the men of Meroz she contrasts the valorous enthusiasm of Jael the Kenite, and blesses her for it as emphatically as she curses the inhabitants of Meroz.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Most blessedתְּבֹרַךְ֙ (tə·ḇō·raḵ) Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse among women מִנָּשִׁ֔ים (min·nā·šîm) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female [is] Jael, יָעֵ֕ל (yā·‘êl) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3278: Jael -- a Canaanite woman the wife אֵ֖שֶׁת (’ê·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female of Heber חֶ֣בֶר (ḥe·ḇer) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2268: Heber -- a Kenite, also several Israelites the Kenite, הַקֵּינִ֑י (haq·qê·nî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7017: Kenite -- members of the tribe of Kenites most blessed תְּבֹרָֽךְ׃ (tə·ḇō·rāḵ) Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse of tent-dwelling בָּאֹ֖הֶל (bā·’ō·hel) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 168: A tent women. מִנָּשִׁ֥ים (min·nā·šîm) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female Links Judges 5:24 NIVJudges 5:24 NLT Judges 5:24 ESV Judges 5:24 NASB Judges 5:24 KJV Judges 5:24 BibleApps.com Judges 5:24 Biblia Paralela Judges 5:24 Chinese Bible Judges 5:24 French Bible Judges 5:24 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 5:24 Jael shall be blessed above women (Jd Judg. 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